Sponsors of Nsingizini Hotspurs FC have expressed satisfaction with the club’s achievements following a historic and transformative 2025/26 season that saw the team dominate local football and strengthen its presence on the continental stage.
The sponsors conveyed their appreciation during the club’s End of Season Awards ceremony, held at Nsingizini Community Hall where players, officials, supporters and stakeholders gathered to celebrate another successful campaign.
Addressing the gathering, club president Derrick Shiba described the season as one of total transformation, highlighting achievements both on and off the field.Hotspurs began the season by lifting the 8Bet Trade Fair Cup and the Prince Mangosuthu Cup before embarking on a notable CAF Champions League campaign.
The club’s participation in continental football exposed players to some of Africa’s top clubs, with the team playing a total of 13 international matches.
Shiba said the club had also embraced international standards by competing in an impressive 53 matches across all competitions during the season.
These included 30 MTN Premier League matches, five 8Bet Trade Fair Cup fixtures, five Ingwenyama Cup matches and four CAF Champions League encounters.
The season ended on a high note as Hotspurs successfully defended the MTN Premier League title before making history by winning the inaugural Ingwenyama Cup.
Beyond silverware, the club also made strides in player development and talent export. Shiba revealed that Hotspurs had become the country’s leading exporter of football talent after four key players secured moves to top leagues outside Eswatini.
He further noted that the club had improved its financial sustainability through revenue generated from trophy winnings, merchandise sales, player transfers, broadcasting rights and sponsorship agreements.
The club’s sponsors, including aQuelle, Orchard Insurance, MacSteel Eswatini, Umcebo Braai Pap by Siphambanweni Milling and The Luke Commission, were commended for their continued support.
The club’s long-term ambition is to dominate African football, while its immediate objectives were to defend the league title, retain the Ingwenyama Cup and reach the group stages of the CAF Champions League.To achieve these goals, the club plans to invest further in its playing squad, infrastructure and management while also pursuing new strategic partnerships.
Shiba thanked supporters, sponsors, club leadership, the technical team, players and all stakeholders for contributing to what he described as one of the most successful seasons in the club’s history.
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