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Mbabane derby takes centre stage as season nears its climax

Lindelwa Myeni by Lindelwa Myeni
January 6, 2026
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Mbabane Swallows and Mbabane Highlanders will face each other.

Mbabane Swallows and Mbabane Highlanders will face each other.

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Mbabane – Mbabane Highlanders will face city rivals Mbabane Swallows in a season-defining Mbabane Derby on Sunday as MatchWeek 14 of the MTN Premier League takes centre stage at Mavuso Sports Centre, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00.

The penultimate fixture of the campaign arrives at a critical moment, with pride, momentum and legacy all at stake in one of Eswatini football’s most storied rivalries. As the season edges toward its conclusion, the outcome of the derby could have a lasting impact on how both sides finish the campaign.

Mbabane Highlanders have underlined the importance of the occasion, with the squad fully briefed on what the derby represents to the badge and to supporters who live for these encounters. The message has been clear: the match demands character, courage and a winning mentality befitting the black and gold tradition.

Supporters have been called upon to rally behind the team, filling the stands in club colours and creating the electric atmosphere synonymous with the Mbabane Derby. A packed Mavuso Sports Centre is expected as fans unite behind their side.

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With emotions set to run high and the stakes impossible to ignore, all eyes will be on Mbabane as Highlanders and Swallows renew their fierce rivalry in a derby that promises to define the closing stages of the season.

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Lindelwa Myeni

Lindelwa Myeni

Lindelwa Myeni is an aspiring journalist currently interning at Independent News Eswatini. She is a student at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, passionate about storytelling and committed to delivering impactful news. Lindelwa aims to explore and amplify diverse perspectives within the media landscape.

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