WINDHOEK – Eswatini’s performance at the ongoing Region 5 Youth Games in Namibia has taken a heavy knock, with both the men’s and women’s football teams crashing out after 3-0 defeats to Zambia and South Africa, respectively.
The netball side has also suffered back-to-back losses, first overwhelmed by South Africa with a punishing 92-14 scoreline before going down 73-21 against Malawi yesterday. The defeats have laid bare the gap in experience between Eswatini’s players and the region’s stronger teams.
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Despite the setbacks across team sports, swimmer Hayley Hoye managed to secure a bronze medal for Eswatini in the 200m freestyle, bringing a rare moment of celebration for the national delegation.
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