Swallows get Moneni Pirates in Ingwenyama semis

 


LOBAMBA - Three-time Ingwenyama Cup champions Mbabane Swallows will face hoodoo side Moneni Pirates in the semi-finals.

This follows Monday afternoon draw at Nkhanini in Lobamba. The other semi-finals clash will be between rivals Young Buffaloes and Royal Leopard.

SEMI-FINALS DRAW

Mbabane Swallows vs Moneni Pirates 

Young Buffaloes vs Royal Leopard


The seventh edition of the Ingwenyama Cup boasts an increased sponsorship of E5 million. This increase in sponsorship has also elevated the winners' prize to E1.45 million, compared to last year’s E1.4 million. 

INGWENYAMA CUP PREVIOUS WINNERS

2015/2016 Mbabane Swallows 

2016/2017 Mbabane Swallows 

2017/2018 Mbabane Swallows 

2018/ 2019 Young Buffaloes 

2019/2020 Green Mamba 

2020 to 2023 Tournament not held due to COVID-19

2023/2024 Green Mamba 

2024/ 2025 WHO WILL IT BE?

Additionally, the runners-up prize has been raised to E650 000 from E530 000 last season, as noted by the tournament’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Lenhle Masuku. 


The regional champions will now receive E42 500, while the women champions will take home E20 000. A new addition to the prize breakdown is the Coach of the Tournament award, which includes a cash prize of E10 000.

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