RACE FOR 8BET TOP SCORER HEATS UP
MBABANE - The competition for the coveted ‘Golden Boot’ has intensified, with Manzini Sea Birds’ Mayibongwe ‘Suarez’ Mabuza entering the fray.
This surge follows Mabuza’s impressive brace, which propelled Sea Birds to a 3-1 victory over Mbabane Highlanders. The top scorer will be awarded E6 000. The match unfolded at Mavuso Sports Centre on Monday, where Mabuza showcased his prowess by scoring twice. He opened the scoring in the 62nd minute and swiftly added a second just a minute later, effectively extinguishing Highlanders’ hopes of a comeback. Mabuza’s contributions were pivotal in securing his team’s advancement to the quarter-finals, where they will face Rangers.
Mabuza now boasts two goals, tying with Moneni Pirates’ Senanelo Nkambule, who also netted a brace against Royal Leopard. Pirates triumphed 2-0 over the police side, securing their place in the quarter-finals of the 8Bet-sponsored tournament.
Joining the ranks of scorers is Nsingizini Hotspurs’ Alvin Shabashie, who netted a solitary goal to lead his team to a 1-0 victory over Manzini Wanderers. Hotspurs will clash with Mbabane Swallows in the quarter-finals, who advanced after a narrow 1-0 win, courtesy of an own goal from Mlandvo Tsabedze. Illovo’s Sabelo Dlamini and Ezulwini United’s Bhekani Mthembu are also featured on the scorers’ chart, each contributing one goal. Rangers’ Mlungisi Hlatjwako and Nduduzo Mvakali similarly added to their tally, inspiring their side to a 2-0 victory over Madlenya.
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