Eswatini One Step Closer to AFCON U-23
Lilongwe-Eswatini’s Sihlangu Under-23 side moved a step closer to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-23 qualifiers after securing a valuable 1-0 victory over Malawi in Lilongwe yesterday.
Sibonelo Vlakati scored the decisive goal in the 73rd minute to hand Eswatini a crucial away win and put the team in a strong position heading into the second leg.
The result will give the young Sihlangu renewed confidence as they prepare to host Malawi in the return fixture on October 6.
Eswatini defended their advantage after taking the lead, holding on for a result that could prove important in the battle for qualification.
The victory away from home has also sparked excitement among local football supporters, who will now be hoping the Under-23 side can complete the job in the second leg.
Fans have welcomed the result as a major boost for Eswatini football, with attention now turning to October 6 and the decisive return encounter.
With a one-goal advantage secured in Lilongwe, Sihlangu U-23 will be looking to finish the tie strongly on home soil and take another step towards AFCON U-23 qualification.
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