KING: FOOTBALL, CULTURE MIX GOOD FOR COUNTRY

LOBAMBA – The art of mixing football and culture makes Eswatini unique.

This is the view of His Majesty King Mswati III. Speaking yesterday during an interview with SuperSport, the King said the African continent possessed strong cultural values. “The one thing that is very good about the country is that we do not only focus on football but we incorporate culture in it,” he said.

The King was speaking at Somhlolo National Stadium during the Ingwenyama Cup final pitting capital giants Mbabane Highlanders and army side Young Buffaloes. His Majesty made his remarks during the half time and the score was a 1-all draw.
Buffaloes won the game 4-1 to be crowned champions of the fourth edition and walked away with the grand prize of E1, 3million, courtesy of the sponsor, Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (SMVAF).

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In his brief remarks, the King said it was important to resuscitate cultural values and keep them strong. “I hope the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will innovate a regional cultural event where all the countries in the region would gather to celebrate culture,” said the King.

As the game was still a 1-all draw stalemate, the King said it was good that it was a balanced game and highlighted that he found it good to have everyone happy in football. “It is good that it is a 1-1 draw at this point, it shows that both teams are good and have prepared well for the game,” he said.

The King then reminisced on the recent Emaganu Ceremony at Hlane Royal Residence. This was before his guest of honour, the former President of South Africa Jacob Zuma. He said it was an honour to have the current South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attend the cultural event. The King added that he looked forward to more other similar cultural events.




       

 
 

  




 

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