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Noel Munzambwa
ITa��S time up!
Former Highlanders Junior, Hloniphani Ndebele has called it time in Swaziland and will be Bulawayo-bound at the end of February as he feels he has nothing more to offer.
Speaking to B-Metro on Tuesday, Ndebele could have been tormented towards departure by Manzini Sundowns who seem to have brought the sun down on him after training with them during the entire mid-season window period.
a�?I have decided ita��s time for me to go back home. Either I will help out with one of the small teams in Zimbabwe or start coaching courses. The last month I have been training at Manzini Sundowns just to keep myself fit.
Having arrived in Swaziland almost a decade ago with hugely followed Manzini Wanderers his first port of call lasting two seasons, Ndebele became the household name rising to become the best paid soccer player in the country.
He literally swept individual awards and was much sought-after player at one time being subjected to a tug-of-war between Mbabane Highlanders and Manzini Sundowns but however, he has turned out a pale shadow in the last two seasons courting negative publicity.
Meanwhile, Swaziland soccer resumed at the weekend with Saul Chaminukaa��s Matsapha United playing out a 1-1 draw against Moneni Pirates at Mavuso Sports Centre on Saturday afternoon.
Fanelo Mamba had put Pirates ahead after 20 minutes before Dennis Masina levelled in the 39th minute barely seconds after replacing Sidumo Shongwe.
Tawanda Chikuku was a second-half substitute for Pirates.
Despite dropping two points on Saturday, Pirates went on to beat Young Buffaloes 1-0 on Tuesday as Knowledge Jim and Talent Maphosaa��s Red Lions beat Tambuti 2-0.
Blessing Sandea��s Vovovo beat Manzini Wanderers 1-0.
In the MTN National First Division, Ikabort Masochaa��s Mbabane Citizens remained unbeaten with 2-1 win over Mahlaleni to march even closer to promotion.
Action continues this Sunday with the SMVAF Ingwenyama Cup semi-finals which will see Mbabane Citizens take on Mbabane Swallows and Young Buffaloes entertain Royal Leopards. .
Bongani Ndlovu