M. WANDERERS’ RISING STAR

This week we chat we catch up with rising Manzini Wanderers star, Sibonelo Dlamini.
He opens up about his journey to Wanderers and further shares his dream to play abroad...
SANELE JELE: Who is Sbonelo Dlamini?

Sibonelo Dlamini: I’m a young footballer and goalkeeper for Manzini Wanderers.
SJ: Before you joined wanderers, which team did you play for?
SD: Before the start of 2018/19 season, I wanted to leave Sundowns for Manzini Wanderers but the deal could not materialise. Early this year, I opted to leave Sundowns for Wanderers after I had a chat with my friend Lusanda. He encouraged me to come for training if I really had the wish to join Wanderers.

SJ: Which team do you support in Eswatini, South Africa, England and Spain?
SD: Manzini Wanderers FC, Kaizer Chiefs, Liverpool, Barcelona.
SJ: What other sport are you good at besides football?
SD: Chess. I used to be a top chess player and I’ve travelled to different countries. They include likes of Norway, Angola and South Africa.
SJ: Name your dream holiday destination?
SD: I wish to visit Spain; watching Barcelona in Nou Camp can make me feel great.
SJ: What is your dream car?
SD: I wish to drive a Mercedes AMG G63; it really makes me feel like I’m already the driver whenever I see its photos online.
SJ: Which is worse, missing a penalty or being red-carded?
SD: Missing a penalty is costly for the team, especially when you were trailing 1-0, however, getting a red card for us goalkeepers changes everything in the game. It can also confuse players. I still stand firm that getting a red card is better than missing a penalty.
SJ: If you were to have E10 million, how would you spend it?
SD: Opening an orphanage will be the first thing to do with that money. I can make sure it has all the requirements. I can also have my own gym with all the equipment. I can then open a business for the family and spend the rest on my necessities like buying a house and a car.
SJ: Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time?
SD: I am big dreamer and I see myself playing abroad for one of the big teams and our national team?
SJ: Who are the people who inspire you to do better in your soccer career?
SD: My coach Dumisa Dlamini recently told me that I’m capable and could be the best goalkeeper in the kingdom.
SJ: How do you unwind?
SD: I like to watch EPL games or listen to music.
SJ: Who is your favourite player?
SD: It has to be Lionel Messi and he has proven on countless occasions that he is the best.
SJ: The National under- 17 team travelled to Malawi and you were not part of the squad. How do you feel about not making it in the national team under 17?
SD: That is a challenge for me that I have to work harder to be in the national under-17 and I know that one day I will be part of the senior national team.

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