Lobamba-Moneni Pirates snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory over Nsingizini Hotspurs in the MTN Premier League , with Senanelo striking in stoppage time to secure the Buccaneers’ first three points of the season.
The tightly contested encounter appeared destined to end in a goalless draw as both sides struggled to find the decisive breakthrough during regulation time.
However, Pirates kept pushing until the final whistle and were rewarded deep into stoppage time when Senanelo found the back of the net to send the Moneni side into wild celebrations.
The late winner capped a determined performance from Pirates, who refused to settle for a share of the spoils despite Nsingizini’s efforts to keep them at bay.
For Nsingizini Hotspurs, the defeat will be a bitter pill to swallow after holding Pirates for almost the entire match, only to concede at the death.
The result gives Moneni Pirates their first three points of the 2026/27 MTN Premier League campaign and provides an early boost to their season.
Pirates will now look to build on the victory as the Buccaneers begin their campaign with momentum, while Nsingizini will be left to regroup ahead of their next league assignment.
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