Eswatini national football team

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Eswatini
Nickname(s) Sihlangu Semnikati (King's Shield)
Association Eswatini Football Association (EFA)
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach Dominic Kunene
Captain Siyabonga Mdluli
Most caps Tony Tsabedze (71)
Top scorer Sabelo Ndzinisa (16)
Home stadium Somhlolo National Stadium
FIFA code SWZ
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Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 148 Increase2.svg 1 (4 April 2024) [1]
Highest88 (April–May 2017)
Lowest190 (September–October 2012)
First international
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Swaziland 2–0 Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg
(Swaziland; 1 May 1968)
Biggest win
Flag of Djibouti.svg  Djibouti 0–6 Swaziland  Flag of Eswatini.svg
(Djibouti City, Djibouti; 9 October 2015)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 10–0 Swaziland  Flag of Eswatini.svg
(Alexandria, Egypt; 22 March 2013)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances19 (first in 1997 )
Best resultThird place
(2016, 2021) [2]
Semi-finals
(1999, 2002, 2003)

The Eswatini national football team, nicknamed Sihlangu Semnikati (King's Shield), [3] represents Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, in international football and is controlled by the Eswatini Football Association. It has never qualified for the World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Swaziland's best performance in an international tournament is a semi-final finish in the COSAFA Cup.

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On 8 June 2008, they achieved their first win in a World Cup qualifier since 1992, beating 2006 finalists Togo 2–1 on home soil. The team's best recent performance came in 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification where Eswatini finished second in Group L above Guinea and Malawi.

History

Beginnings

The team played its first international match against Malawi, winning 2–0. [4] For the first decade, the national team only played Malawi and Zambia, failing to register a single win from 1969 until 1984, when they beat Lesotho 3–1 in a friendly at home. Following the Lesotho win, Eswatini entered the 1986 African Cup of Nations qualifiers for the first time, losing 1–8 on aggregate to Zimbabwe. The team then entered the 1987 All-Africa Games qualifiers however they lost 2–9 on aggregate against Malawi.

The first time that Eswatini progressed past the first round of a qualifying competition was for the 1990 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, beating Tanzania 3–1 on penalties after drawing the tie 2–2. In the second round they faced Malawi who knocked them out again, 1–3 after two legs. Eswatini next entered the 1990 SADCC Tournament, advancing past the group stage on goal difference ahead of Malawi, before losing to Zimbabwe on penalties (5–3) in the semi-finals following a 4–4 draw after extra-time. In the 1992 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, Eswatini beat Zambia (2–1) during the preliminary group stage but finished in third and failed to progress.

Eswatini entered the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time, but ended up in second place behind Cameroon thereby not advancing to the final round. For the 1998 World Cup first qualification round, Eswatini lost twice to Gabon (0–1 and 0–2) and were eliminated. They failed to make it past the first qualifying round for the inaugural 1997 COSAFA Cup, where they lost 0–4 to Mozambique, and in the 1998 COSAFA Cup where they lost to an own-goal in extra-time against Angola (0–1). Eswatini returned to the 2000 African Cup of Nations qualification matches after missing the previous three tournaments but they fell 2–3 against Madagascar and were eliminated. They managed to qualify for the 1999 COSAFA Cup after beating Mozambique 3–1 in the qualifiers, then beat Zimbabwe in the quarter-finals 4–3 on penalties after drawing 1–1 in regular time, with Bongani Mdluli having scored the equaliser for Eswatini in the 89th minute. In the semi-finals they lost to Namibia on penalties, 2–4.

21st century

Eswatini were eliminated by Angola in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers, losing 1–8 on aggregate. They then lost to Kenya in the 2002 African Cup of Nations qualification round 3–5. Their next success in a competition came in the 2002 COSAFA Cup where they qualified ahead of Namibia (2–1) and beat Zimbabwe (2–0) to advance to the semis. There they lost to South Africa (1–4) who would go on to win the tournament. In the 2004 AFCON qualifiers, Eswatini finished third in their group, two points behind Libya and three behind DR Congo therefore missing out on qualification.

In the following tournaments, Eswatini failed to progress past the first qualifying round. They finished bottom of their qualifying groups until 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification where they finished in second on goal-difference ahead of Guinea but were three points off of qualifying, behind Zimbabwe. In the 2018 World Cup qualifying, Eswatini thrashed Djibouti 8–1 over two legs, but were beaten 0–2 by Nigeria to end their hopes of qualification.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

28 March 2023 AFCON qualification Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg0–1Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde Mbombela, South Africa
15:00  UTC+2 Report
  • Mendes Soccerball shade.svg56'
Stadium: Mbombela Stadium
Referee: Jean Claude Ishimwe (Rwanda)
18 June 2023 AFCON qualification Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg0–2Flag of Togo.svg  Togo Mbombela, South Africa
17:00  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Mbombela Stadium
Referee: Peter Waweru (Kenya)
13 October Friendly South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg0–0Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini Johannesburg, South Africa
Report Stadium: FNB Stadium
Referee: Retselisitsoe Molise (Lesotho)
16 October Friendly Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg2–1Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini
17 November 2026 World Cup qualification Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg0–1Flag of Libya.svg  Libya Mbombela, South Africa
15:00  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Mbombela Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: Omar Abdulkadir Artan (Somalia)
21 November 2026 World Cup qualification Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg0–2Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde Mbombela, South Africa
15:00  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Mbombela Stadium
Referee: Sabri Mohamed Fadul (Sudan)

2024

26 March 2025 AFCON qualification Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg2–2
(5–2 agg.)
Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia
Note: Eswatini won 5–2 on aggregate.

Coaches

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Libya and Cape Verde on 17 and 21 November 2023. [5]

Caps and goals correct as of: 21 November 2023, after the match against Cape Verde

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Ncamiso Dlamini (1989-10-19) 19 October 1989 (age 34)130 Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards
1 GK Khanyakwezwe Shabalala (1993-09-23) 23 September 1993 (age 30)50 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Highlanders
1 GK Xolani Gama (1999-10-20) 20 October 1999 (age 24)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba

2 DF Kwakhe Thwala (2002-04-04) 4 April 2002 (age 22)210 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows
3 MF Mxolisi Mkhontfo (1993-08-08) 8 August 1993 (age 30)151 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba
2 DF Sibongakhonkhe Silenge (2000-03-01) 1 March 2000 (age 24)80 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba
2 DF Samkelo Ginindza (1992-09-18) 18 September 1992 (age 31)40 Flag of Eswatini.svg Moneni Pirates
2 DF Vusi Vilakati (2001-05-07) 7 May 2001 (age 22)40 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Highlanders
2 DF Simanga Masangane (1997-05-09) 9 May 1997 (age 26)10 Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards
2 DF Newman Philiso (2003-11-11) 11 November 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows

3 MF Sifiso Matse (1993-05-14) 14 May 1993 (age 30)454 Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards
3 MF Mzwandile Mabelesa (1993-04-21) 21 April 1993 (age 30)350 Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards
3 MF Neliswa Dlamini (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 (age 21)150 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows
3 MF Njabulo Magagula (1995-08-07) 7 August 1995 (age 28)40 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba
3 MF Sizolwethu Shabalala (1996-08-05) 5 August 1996 (age 27)40 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows
3 MF Ayanda Gadlela (1998-07-01) 1 July 1998 (age 25)20 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows
3 MF Mpendulo Lungelo Tfomo (2000-03-17) 17 March 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Highlanders

4 FW Sabelo Ndzinisa (1991-07-31) 31 July 1991 (age 32)6315 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba
4 FW Philane Thabo Mkhontfo (1995-04-04) 4 April 1995 (age 29)181 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Highlanders
4 FW Justice Figuareido (1998-07-28) 28 July 1998 (age 25)130 Flag of South Africa.svg Richards Bay
4 FW Bongwa Owa Matsebula (1997-11-27) 27 November 1997 (age 26)132 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
4 FW Siyabonga Mthokozisi Gwebu (1994-06-30) 30 June 1994 (age 29)20 Flag of Eswatini.svg Manzini Sea Birds
4 FW Neliso Myeni (1992-06-19) 19 June 1992 (age 31)20 Flag of Eswatini.svg Nsingizini Hotspurs

Recent call-ups

The following players were called up for Eswatini in the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Mathabela Sandanezwe (1989-09-09) 9 September 1989 (age 34)380 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows 2023 COSAFA Cup
GK Sibusiso Dlamini (2000-10-10) 10 October 2000 (age 23)10 Flag of Eswatini.svg Nsingizini Hotspurs v. Flag of Togo.svg  Togo , 18 June 2023
GK Bhekisisa Dlamini (2000-08-14) 14 August 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Moneni Pirates v. Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde , 24 March 2023 PRE
GK Mlamuli Makhanya (1996-09-23) 23 September 1996 (age 27)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards v. Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde , 24 March 2023 PRE
GK Mlungisi Nxumalo (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes v. Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde , 24 March 2023 PRE

DF Mlamuli Msibi (1997-08-19) 19 August 1997 (age 26)140 Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards v. Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso , 8 September 2023
DF Lindo Mkhonta (1991-04-10) 10 April 1991 (age 33)421 Flag of Zambia.svg ZESCO United 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Siboniso Mamba (1991-02-24) 24 February 1991 (age 33)372 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Sihlangu Mkhwanazi (1989-09-28) 28 September 1989 (age 34)280 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Mxolisi Manana (1994-01-31) 31 January 1994 (age 30)60 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Lucky Vicky Gamedze (1995-10-08) 8 October 1995 (age 28)10 Flag of Eswatini.svg Madlenya 2023 COSAFA Cup
DF Sikhumbuzo Magagula (1995-05-30) 30 May 1995 (age 28)120 Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards v. Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde , 28 March 2023
DF Gift Gamedze (1999-09-07) 7 September 1999 (age 24)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Madlenya v. Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde , 24 March 2023 PRE
DF Mkhuleko Magagula (1995-05-10) 10 May 1995 (age 28)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Manzini Sea Birds v. Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde , 24 March 2023 PRE

MF Leon Manyisa (1999-06-03) 3 June 1999 (age 24)70 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows v. Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso , 8 September 2023
MF Siboniso Ngwenya (1994-05-03) 3 May 1994 (age 29)202 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes 2023 COSAFA Cup
MF Sandile Gamedze (1994-12-03) 3 December 1994 (age 29)408 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes v. Flag of Togo.svg  Togo , 18 June 2023
MF Bongiswa Dlamini (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes v. Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde , 24 March 2023 PRE
MF Mpendulo Dlamini (1993-06-26) 26 June 1993 (age 30)10 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes v. Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde , 24 March 2023 PRE

FW Fanelo Mamba (2001-10-29) 29 October 2001 (age 22)366 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes 2023 COSAFA Cup
FW Thubelihle Mavuso (2001-10-06) 6 October 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of Eswatini.svg Nsingizini Hotspurs v. Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde , 28 March 2023
FW Njabulo Maziya (1995-05-10) 10 May 1995 (age 28)10 Flag of Eswatini.svg Madlenya v. Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde , 28 March 2023

Player records

As of 20 March 2024 [6]
Players in bold are still active with Eswatini.
Most appearances
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Tony Tsabedze 7182003–2018
2 Sabelo Ndzinisa 65162012–present
3 Mxolisi Mthethwa 5231998–2010
4 Wonder Nhleko 4852001–2018
5 Sifiso Matse 4542017–present
6 Machawe Dlamini 4412011–2019
7 Dennis Masina 4221999–2011
Lindo Mkhonta 4212018–present
9 Felix Badenhorst 41152008–2021
10 Sandile Gamedze 4082018–present
Top goalscorers
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Sabelo Ndzinisa 16650.252012–present
2 Felix Badenhorst 15430.352008–2021
3 Mfanzile Dlamini 9350.261998–2009
Siza Dlamini 9390.231997–2010
5 Sandile Gamedze 8400.22018–present
Tony Tsabedze 8710.112003–2018
7 Fanelo Mamba 6360.172018–present
8 Wonder Nhleko 5480.12001–2018
9 Sidumo Shongwe 480.52011–2014
Sandile Hlatjwako 4150.272014–2017
Sifiso Matse 4450.092017–present

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup Qualification
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1930 to 1966 Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United KingdomPart of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
as Flag of Eswatini.svg  Swaziland
1970 to 1978 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
1982 to 1990 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of the United States.svg 1994 Did not qualify311115
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 200203
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 200218
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 201114
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 411228
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 200228
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 421183
as Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 Did not qualify201112
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determined200203
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/112245131644

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1957 to Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1968 Part of United KingdomPart of United Kingdom
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1970 to Flag of Ethiopia (1975-1987).svg 1976 Not affiliated to CAFNot affiliated to CAF
Flag of Ghana.svg 1978 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1980
Flag of Libya (1977-2011).svg 1982
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 1984 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Egypt.svg 1986 Did not qualify200218
Flag of Morocco.svg 1988 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Algeria.svg 1990 Did not qualify403135
Flag of Senegal.svg 1992 512249
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1994 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of South Africa.svg 1996 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg 1998 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Ghana.svg Flag of Nigeria.svg 2000 Did not qualify201123
Flag of Mali.svg 2002 210135
Flag of Tunisia.svg 2004 6222812
Flag of Egypt.svg 2006 201114
Flag of Ghana.svg 2008 603307
Flag of Angola.svg 2010 411228
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg Flag of Gabon.svg 2012 6006214
Flag of South Africa.svg 2013 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2015 Did not qualify201112
Flag of Gabon.svg 2017 622269
Flag of Egypt.svg 2019 6015214
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2021 401319
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2023 502338
Flag of Morocco.svg 2025 To be determinedTo be determined
Flag of Kenya.svg Flag of Tanzania.svg Flag of Uganda.svg 2027
Total0/25577183236109

COSAFA Cup

Year COSAFA Cup
ResultMWDLGFGA
1997 First round100101
1998 Quarter-finals100101
1999 Semi-finals312053
2000 Quarter-finals100102
2001 Quarter-finals201112
2002 Semi-finals320155
2003 Semi-finals210122
2004 Quarter-finals100105
2005 First round100103
2006 First round210121
2007 First round211010
Flag of South Africa.svg 2008 First round312032
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2009 First round320152
Flag of Zambia.svg 2013 First round301204
Flag of South Africa.svg 2015 First round321041
Flag of Namibia.svg 2016 Third place632197
Flag of South Africa.svg 2017 Quarter-finals200213
Flag of South Africa.svg 2018 Quarter-finals200203
Flag of South Africa.svg 2019 First round202044
Flag of South Africa.svg 2020 Cancelled
Flag of South Africa.svg 2021 Third place [2] 623186
Flag of South Africa.svg 2022 Quarter-finals422072
Total21/21531817185759

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