Green Mamba players are dedicating their Ingwenyama Cup final appearance to Commissioner General Phindile Lamakhosini Dlamini following her recent accident.
Reading Time: 2 minutes SOCCER – Green Mamba captain Sabelo ‘Sikhali’ Ndzinisa says the team is determined to lift the Ingwenyama Cup as a special tribute to their President and Commissioner General (ComGen) Phindile Lamakhosini Dlamini.. Dlamini was recently involved in a nasty car accident along the Mbabane-Manzini Highway and will miss tomorrow’s final despite being an interested spectator during the semi-final triumph over Manzini Sea Birds a fortnight ago.. Speaking during the pre-match build-up
ahead of the Ingwenyama Cup final against Nsingizini Hotspurs at Somhlolo National Stadium tomorrow, Ndzinisa said the team was carrying extra motivation going into the highly anticipated clash.. The Green Mamba skipper, who is chasing his fourth Ingwenyama Cup medal, said beyond the mission of winning the trophy, the players are inspired by the support and belief their president has shown throughout the campaign.. “We are an institution built on discipline and responsibility, and we
took the mandate given to us by our boss seriously,” said Ndzinisa.. “We know she would have loved to be here with us at this important moment, unfortunately she cannot.. That has given us even more motivation.. We want to do it for her and make her proud.. The boys are ready, focused, and hungry for victory.” Green Mamba head coach Bongani Mhlongo echoed his captain’s sentiments, saying the team remains fully committed to delivering
on the assignment they were given at the start of the tournament.. For Green Mamba, the final presents an opportunity to add another major trophy to their cabinet, but standing in their way is a determined Nsingizini side eager to make history in their first-ever Ingwenyama Cup final appearance.. RELATED | Mamba, Nsingizini show calm before the final storm In an earlier interview with the Observer Sports Desk, Dlamini had urged her side to finish
the job after reaching the Ingwenyama Cup final with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Manzini Sea Birds at Mavuso Sports Centre.. ‘Sikhali’ scored a brace, including the winner in extra time, to send the Correctional Services outfit into their third final.. “The mandate now is to win the trophy,” said Dlamini after praising the team for achieving their target of reaching the final.. Green Mamba are one step from not only their third Ingwenyama Cup
trophy but also the E1.45 million winners’ prize and a CAF Confederation Cup spot.. Nsingizini head coach Mandla Qhogi said his team’s focus remains clear — to win every competition they compete in this season.. “We know it will not be an easy game because Green Mamba is a strong and experienced side,” said Qhogi.. “But we have prepared well, studied them, and we know what to expect.. We have played them three times this
season and won twice, so we will be aiming to complete a third win.” Nsingizini captain Khanyakwezwe Shabalala said the players are highly motivated and eager to seize the moment as they chase silverware.