Times Of Swaziland: ‘SAVI’ BOOST FOR SIHLANGU

‘SAVI’ BOOST FOR SIHLANGU
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Ntombikayise Gwebu on 01/10/2024 17:19:00


MBABANE – The senior men’s national team, Sihlangu, are set to receive a
boost.
After being ruled out for two weeks, Young Buffaloes marksman Sandile
‘Saviola’ Gamedze has reportedly been cleared to resume action. Gamedze had
been given a break from football duties, after colliding with Green Mamba
midfielder Khethokuhle Mkhontfo, resulting in a dislocation of his nose. This
was during the 8Bet Trade Fair Cup semi-final match, which Buffaloes won 3-2,
early last month.
Dribbling
Earlier reports suggested that the marksman would need a face mask to showcase
his exceptional dribbling skills. He missed Buffaloes’ 0-1 defeat against
Nsingizini Hotspurs, last weekend. He was also absent when they won 1-0 over
Manzini Sea Birds. Nevertheless, the latest developments suggest that he has
since joined the national team’s full-time camp, which commenced yesterday.
Amathol’ezinyathi Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sandile Gwebu confirmed that
Gamedze is now fit to play.
“Doctors have cleared him to play and he is expected to start training,” he
said.Croatian Head Coach Zdravko Logarusic, announced a 29-man squad, which saw
the return of some of the old faces. It is headlined by Royal Leopard seasoned
forward Felix ‘Fela’ Badenhorst. Logarusic has also bolstered his defence,
with Zambian side ZESCO United Assistant Captain Lindo ‘All-Trades’ Mkhonta.
The head coach could not be drawn for comment at the time of compiling this
report, as he did not respond to a text. This publication wanted to verify facts
suggesting that all the local players had reported for camp.
Meanwhile, Eswatini Football Association (EFA) Marketing and Communications
Officer Muzi ‘Rhoo’ Radebe, affirmed players were expected to join full-time
camp, yesterday.
“They were scheduled to have a training session at KaLanga. However, I am
still to get a report with regard to players who have joined the camp,” he
said. Eswatini will take on Mozambique at Zimpeto Stadium at 3pm on Friday,
October 11. The return match will be played at Mbombela Stadium at 9pm, three
days later. On the other hand, Mozambique Head Coach Chiquinho Conde, has
called-up a 25-man squad to face Eswatini. It is headlined by
international-based players including Atletico Madrid’s defender Reinildo
Mandava, Bandirmaspor’s Edson Sitoe and Sporting Clube de Portugal’s striker
and Geny Catamo, among others.