BY THEMBA ZWANE
MBABANE– The Mulasport National First Division continues to gain momentum as the race for promotion to the elite league intensifies ahead of match week 13, which gets underway on Friday.
With the second-tier league approaching the halfway mark of the season, teams are beginning to feel the pressure as every point becomes increasingly crucial.
Action begins on Friday, 23 January 2026, when Magwanyana take on Viva Stumbo XI at Mayaluka Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm. On the same day, Lozitha Spurs will face Msumpe Manchester at Manzini Club, starting at 3:30pm.
The competition resumes on Saturday, 24 January, with Red Rhinos hosting Sidwashini United at Simunye Stadium at 2:30pm. Later that day, Nkwene Sundowns will battle CK Survivors at the King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium in Mhlangano, with kick-off at 1pm.
The weekend’s fixtures conclude on Sunday, 25 January, with three matches on the cards. All Nations will take on Ludzeludze Killers at the King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium in Mhlangano at 3:15pm. Usuthu Liverpool will face Mankayane United at Mayaluka Stadium in Big Bend, with kick-off at 3pm, while Pigg’s Peak Professionals will lock horns with Masundvwini Royal Swallows at Killarney Sports Ground at 2:30pm.
As the season edges closer to its midpoint, the coming fixtures are expected to play a key role in shaping the promotion picture, with teams eager to secure vital points and strengthen their campaigns.
Match Week 13 Fixtures
Friday, 23 January 2026
Mayaluka Stadium
- Magwanyana vs Viva Stumbo XI (3pm)
Manzini Club
- Lozitha Spurs vs Msumpe Manchester (3:30pm)
Saturday, 24 January 2026
Simunye Stadium
- Red Rhinos vs Sidwashini United (2:30pm)
King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium, Mhlangano
- Nkwene Sundowns vs CK Survivors (1pm)
Sunday, 25 January 2026
King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium, Mhlangano
- All Nations vs Ludzeludze Killers (3:15pm)
Mayaluka Stadium
- Usuthu Liverpool vs Mankayane United (3pm)
Killarney Sports Ground
- Pigg’s Peak Professionals vs Masundvwini Royal Swallows (2:30pm)
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