Times Of Swaziland: SUPERSTARS ARE TRADE FAIR CHAMPIONS

SUPERSTARS ARE TRADE FAIR CHAMPIONS
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Sanele Jele on 10/09/2018 08:49:00


MBABANE – They were simply the best.
On paper, Manzini Steels looked a threat to their arch-rivals Superstars. Steels
had masterminded their way to the finals having beaten defending champions
Mbabane Jazz in the semi-finals. They won convincingly in the last four brushing
Jazz 48-29 while Superstars beat Men’s Promotional league side, Chase
Basketball. However, Steels were humbled by a hard working class of experienced
and young players from Superstars. They lost 44-61 after a gruesome game played
at Mavuso Sports Centre on Saturday night. In the ladies category SuperLadies
beat Lady Jazz to claim the Population Services International (PSI) E15 000
sponsored cup. The champions received E2 750 while runners-up took home E1 750.
In the individual categories, Superstars’ Sandlane Zwane was awarded as the
most valuable player while in the ladies category; Superladies’ Philile
Simelane also scooped the same award. They each received E500. When Superstars
was reached for comment, Size Nxumalo said they knew that they would win the
tournament. “We were disciplined and my players stuck to the plan. Our
preparation before the tournament was on point and I guess it paid off. I want
to thank the players for their good display through-out the tournament. Our
biggest challenge is to win the league,” Nxumalo said. Meanwhile, Steels
coach, Andile Thwala said the opponents deservedly won the trophy. “They were
a better team and we have to give credit where it is due. However, we have the
league to compete on, we can ratify our mistakes and boost our squad ahead of
the second round,” Thwala said.