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)
Captain Mthunzi Mkhontfo
Most caps Sabelo Ndzinisa (72)
Top scorerSabelo Ndzinisa (17)
Home stadium Somhlolo National Stadium
FIFA code SWZ
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Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 160 Decrease2.svg 1 (24 October 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

2024

20 March 2025 AFCON qualification Somalia  Flag of Somalia.svg0–3Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini El Jadida, Morocco
Report
Stadium: Ben M'Hamed El Abdi Stadium
Referee: Andre Kolissala Mbangui (Central African Republic)
26 March 2025 AFCON qualification Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg2–2
(5–2 agg.)
Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia Mbombela, South Africa
Report
Stadium: Mbombela Stadium
Referee: Joseph Odey Ogabor (Nigeria)
Note: Eswatini won 5–2 on aggregate.
7 June 2026 World Cup qualification Angola  Flag of Angola.svg1–0Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini Luanda, Angola
20:00  UTC+1 Report Stadium: Estádio 11 de Novembro
Attendance: 30,000
Referee: Hillary Hambaba (Zambia)
11 June 2026 World Cup qualification Mauritius  Flag of Mauritius.svg2–1Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini Saint Pierre, Mauritius
17:00  UTC+4
Report Stadium: Côte d'Or National Sports Complex
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Mohamed Athoumani (Comoros)
26 June 2024 COSAFA Cup Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg0–0Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Gqeberha, South Africa
15:00 Report Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
29 June 2024 COSAFA Cup Mozambique  Flag of Mozambique.svg0–0Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini Gqeberha, South Africa
12:00 Report Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
5 September 2024 (2024-09-05) 2025 AFCON qualifier Guinea-Bissau  Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg1–0Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
16:00  UTC±0 Burá Soccerball shade.svg14' Report Stadium: Estádio 24 de Setembro
Referee: Raphiou Ligali (Benin)
10 September 2024 (2024-09-10) 2025 AFCON qualifier Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg0-1Flag of Mali.svg  Mali Mbombela, South Africa
15:00  UTC+2 Report Bissouma Soccerball shade.svg7'Stadium: Mbombela Stadium
Attendance: 406
Referee: Jean-Claude Ishimwe (Rwanda)
11 October 2024 (2024-10-11) 2025 AFCON qualifier Mozambique  Flag of Mozambique.svg1-1Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini Maputo, Mozambique
15:00  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Estádio do Zimpeto
Referee: Pierre Jean Nguiene (Congo)
14 October 2024 (2024-10-14) 2025 AFCON qualifier Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg0-3Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique Mbombela, South Africa
21:00  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Mbombela Stadium
Referee: Ring Nyier (South Sudan)
15 November 2024 (2024-11-15) 2025 AFCON qualifier Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg1-1Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau Mbombela, South Africa
17:00  UTC+2
Stadium: Mbombela Stadium
19 November 2024 (2024-11-19) 2025 AFCON qualifier Mali  Flag of Mali.svgvFlag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini Bamako, Mali
19:00  UTC±0 Stadium: Stade du 26 Mars

Coaches

Caretakers are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2025 AFCON qualification matches against Mozambique on 11 and 14 October 2024. [5]

Caps and goals correct as of 10 September 2024, after the match against Mali

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Xolani Gama (1999-10-20) 20 October 1999 (age 25)30 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba
1 GK Mlamuli Makhanya (1996-09-23) 23 September 1996 (age 28)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards

2 DF Lindo Mkhonta (1991-04-10) 10 April 1991 (age 33)441 Flag of Zambia.svg ZESCO United
2 DF Kwakhe Thwala (2002-04-04) 4 April 2002 (age 22)291 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows
2 DF Mxolisi Manana (1994-01-31) 31 January 1994 (age 30)150 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba
2 DF Sibongakhonkhe Silenge (2000-03-01) 1 March 2000 (age 24)120 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba
2 DF Simanga Masangane (1997-05-09) 9 May 1997 (age 27)80 Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards
2 DF Sibonelo Sibandze (1997-06-13) 13 June 1997 (age 27)20 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes

3 MF Sifiso Matse (1993-05-14) 14 May 1993 (age 31)514 Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards
3 MF Neliswa Dlamini (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 (age 21)230 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows
3 MF Siboniso Ngwenya (1994-05-03) 3 May 1994 (age 30)202 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
3 MF Junior Magagula (1995-01-12) 12 January 1995 (age 29)161 Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards
3 MF Thubelihle Mavuso (2001-10-06) 6 October 2001 (age 23)70 Flag of Eswatini.svg Nsingizini Hotspurs
3 MF Sisekelo Matsenjwa (2002-11-23) 23 November 2002 (age 22)50 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
3 MF Sizwe Gwebu 00

4 FW Sandile Gamedze (1994-12-03) 3 December 1994 (age 29)428 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
4 FW Fanelo Mamba (2001-10-29) 29 October 2001 (age 23)366 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
4 FW Mthunzi Mkhontfo (1993-12-28) 28 December 1993 (age 30)333 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba
4 FW Bongwa Matsebula (1997-11-27) 27 November 1997 (age 26)223 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes
4 FW Justice Figuareido (1998-07-28) 28 July 1998 (age 26)171 Flag of South Africa.svg Richards Bay
4 FW Njabulo Thwala (1990-02-02) 2 February 1990 (age 34)80 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba
4 FW Siyabonga Mthokozisi Gwebu (1994-06-30) 30 June 1994 (age 30)40 Flag of Eswatini.svg Manzini Sea Birds

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 Sandanzwe (1989-09-09) 9 September 1989 (age 35)400 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows v. Flag of Mali.svg  Mali ; 10 September 2024
GK Sibusiso Dlamini (2000-10-10) 10 October 2000 (age 24)20 Flag of Eswatini.svg Nsingizini Hotspurs 2024 COSAFA Cup
GK Siyabonga Magagula 00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Ezulwini United 2024 COSAFA Cup
GK Ncamiso Dlamini (1989-10-19) 19 October 1989 (age 35)170 Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards v. Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius ; 11 June 2024
GK Khanyakwezwe Shabalala (1993-09-23) 23 September 1993 (age 31)50 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Highlanders v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia ; 26 March 2024

DF Gift Gamedze (1999-09-07) 7 September 1999 (age 25)50 Flag of Eswatini.svg Madlenya v. Flag of Mali.svg  Mali ; 10 September 2024
DF Vusi Vilakati (2001-05-07) 7 May 2001 (age 23)40 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Highlanders v. Flag of Mali.svg  Mali ; 10 September 2024
DF Newman Philiso (2003-11-11) 11 November 2003 (age 21)30 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows v. Flag of Mali.svg  Mali ; 10 September 2024
DF Nkhosingiphile Shongwe (2001-07-19) 19 July 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of Eswatini.svg Nsingizini Hotspurs v. Flag of Mali.svg  Mali ; 10 September 2024
DF Colani Dlamini (1999-02-27) 27 February 1999 (age 25)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF Siphosethu Mabilisa (2000-09-19) 19 September 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF Nkosingiphile Silenge 00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF Samkelo Ginindza (1992-09-18) 18 September 1992 (age 32)40 Flag of Eswatini.svg Moneni Pirates v. Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde , 21 November 2023

MF Mpendulo Lungelo Tfomo (2000-03-17) 17 March 2000 (age 24)20 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Highlanders v. Flag of Mali.svg  Mali ; 10 September 2024
MF Leon Manyisa (1999-06-03) 3 June 1999 (age 25)90 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF Innocent Dlamini (1998-12-08) 8 December 1998 (age 25)30 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF Bongiswa Dlamini (2001-04-04) 4 April 2001 (age 23)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Young Buffaloes 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF Mxolisi Mkhontfo (1993-08-08) 8 August 1993 (age 31)191 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba v. Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius ; 11 June 2024
MF Mzwandile Mabelesa (1993-04-21) 21 April 1993 (age 31)370 Flag of Eswatini.svg Royal Leopards v. Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius ; 11 June 2024
MF Njabulo Magagula (1995-08-07) 7 August 1995 (age 29)40 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba v. Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde , 21 November 2023

FW Sabelo Ndzinisa (1991-07-31) 31 July 1991 (age 33)6917 Flag of Eswatini.svg Green Mamba v. Flag of Mali.svg  Mali ; 10 September 2024
FW Philane Thabo Mkhontfo (1995-04-04) 4 April 1995 (age 29)211 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Highlanders v. Flag of Mali.svg  Mali ; 10 September 2024
FW Ayanda Gadlela (1998-07-01) 1 July 1998 (age 26)70 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows 2024 COSAFA Cup
FW Sizolwethu Shabalala (1996-08-05) 5 August 1996 (age 28)70 Flag of Eswatini.svg Mbabane Swallows 2024 COSAFA Cup
FW Sambulo Simelane (2001-06-07) 7 June 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of Eswatini.svg Nsingizini Hotspurs 2024 COSAFA Cup
FW Sibonginkhosi Dlamini (1990-11-21) 21 November 1990 (age 34)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Nsingizini Hotspurs 2024 COSAFA Cup
FW Wandile Simelane (1996-10-09) 9 October 1996 (age 28)00 Flag of Eswatini.svg Moneni Pirates 2024 COSAFA Cup
FW Neliso Myeni (1992-06-19) 19 June 1992 (age 32)20 Flag of Eswatini.svg Nsingizini Hotspurs v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia ; 26 March 2024

Player records

As of 14 October 2024 [6]
Players in bold are still active with Eswatini.
Most appearances
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Tony Tsabedze 7182003–2018
2 Sabelo Ndzinisa 69172012–present
3 Sifiso Matse 5342017–present
4 Mxolisi Mthethwa 5231998–2010
5 Wonder Nhleko 4852001–2018
6 Lindo Mkhonta 4612018–present
7 Machawe Dlamini 4412011–2019
Sandile Gamedze 4482018–present
9 Dennis Masina 4221999–2011
10 Felix Badenhorst 41152008–2021
Top goalscorers
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Sabelo Ndzinisa 17690.252012–present
2 Felix Badenhorst 15430.352008–2021
3 Mfanzile Dlamini 9350.261998–2009
Siza Dlamini 9390.231997–2010
5 Sandile Gamedze 8440.182018–present
Tony Tsabedze 8710.112003–2018
7 Fanelo Mamba 6380.162018–present
8 Wonder Nhleko 5480.12001–2018
9 Sidumo Shongwe 480.52011–2014
Sandile Hlatjwako 4150.272014–2017
Sifiso Matse 4530.082017–present

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
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 determined400416
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/112445151747

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 823389
Flag of Morocco.svg 2025
Flag of Kenya.svg Flag of Tanzania.svg Flag of Uganda.svg 2027 To be determinedTo be determined
Flag placeholder.svg 2029
Total0/25659213544118

COSAFA Cup

Year COSAFA Cup record
ResultPldWDLGFGA
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

Honours

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