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Eswatini
Nickname(s)Sihlangu Semnikati (King's Shield)
AssociationEswatini Football Association
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCOSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coachDominic Kunene
CaptainSiyabonga Mdluli
Most capsTony Tsabedze (71)
Top scorerFelix Badenhorst
Sabelo Ndzinisa (15)
Home stadiumSomhlolo National Stadium
FIFA codeSWZ
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 143 1 (6 October 2022)[1]
Highest88 (April–May 2017)
Lowest190 (September–October 2012)
First international
Swaziland 2–0 Malawi 
(Swaziland; 1 May 1968)
Biggest win
 Djibouti 0–6 Swaziland 
(Djibouti City, Djibouti; 9 October 2015)
Biggest defeat
 Egypt 10–0 Swaziland 
(Alexandria, Egypt; 22 March 2013)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances19 (first in 1997)
Best resultThird place
(2016, 2021)[2]
Semifinal
(1999, 2002, 2003)
Medal record
COSAFA Cup
2016 NamibiaTeam
2021 South Africa

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.

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.


Recent results


  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

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


2022


23 March 2023 AFCON Q preliminary round Somalia  0–3  Eswatini Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Dlamini 23'
  • Mamba 64'
  • Gamedze 87'
Stadium: National Stadium
27 March 2023 AFCON Q preliminary round Eswatini  2–1
(5–1 agg.)
 Somalia Mbombela, South Africa
Stadium: Mbombela Stadium
Note: Eswatini won 5–1 on aggregate.
24 May Friendly Mozambique  0–1  Eswatini Maputo, Mozambique
Report
  • Mkhontfo 61'
Stadium: Estádio da Matola
3 June 2023 AFCON qualification Togo  2–2  Eswatini Lomé, Togo
16:00
Report
Stadium: Stade de Kégué
Referee: Djindo Houngnandande (Benin)
7 June 2023 AFCON qualification Eswatini  1–3  Burkina Faso Johannesburg, South Africa
15:00 Report
Stadium: FNB Stadium
Referee: Easter Zimba (Malawi)
6 July 2022 COSAFA Cup Mauritius  0–3  Eswatini Durban, South Africa
Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
8 July 2022 COSAFA Cup Malawi  1–1  Eswatini Durban, South Africa
  • Myaba 46'
Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
10 July 2022 COSAFA Cup Eswatini  2–0  Lesotho Durban, South Africa
Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
13 July 2022 COSAFA Cup QF Senegal  1–1
(10–9 p)
 Eswatini Durban, South Africa
  • L. Camara 8'
  • Mkhontfo 60'
Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium
15 July 2022 COSAFA Plate SF Botswana  2–0  Eswatini Durban, South Africa
Stadium: Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium
September 2023 AFCON qualification Cape Verde  v  Eswatini
Report
September 2023 AFCON qualification Eswatini  v  Cape Verde
Report

2023


March 2023 AFCON qualification Eswatini  v  Togo
March 2023 AFCON qualification Burkina Faso  v  Eswatini

Coaches


Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players



Current squad


No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Mathabela Sandanezwe (1989-09-09) 9 September 1989 (age 33) 34 0 Mbabane Swallows
1GK Msibi Phephisani (1994-09-24) 24 September 1994 (age 28) 3 0 Royal Leopards
1GK Khanyakwezwe Shabalala (1993-09-23) 23 September 1993 (age 29) 1 0 Mbabane Highlanders

2DF Machawe Dlamini (1992-08-08) 8 August 1992 (age 30) 44 1 Royal Leopards
2DF Lindo Mkhonta (1991-04-10) 10 April 1991 (age 31) 36 1 Young Buffaloes
2DF Siboniso Mamba (1991-02-24) 24 February 1991 (age 31) 31 2 Young Buffaloes
2DF Sihlangu Mkhwanazi (1989-09-28) 28 September 1989 (age 33) 21 0 Young Buffaloes
2DF Siboniso Ngwenya (1994-05-03) 3 May 1994 (age 28) 18 1 Young Buffaloes
2DF Sikhumbuzo Magagula (1995-05-30) 30 May 1995 (age 27) 11 0 Royal Leopards
2DF Kwakhe Thwala (2002-04-04) 4 April 2002 (age 20) 9 0 Young Buffaloes
2DF Mlamuli Msibi (1997-08-19) 19 August 1997 (age 25) 8 0 Royal Leopards
2DF Peter Dlamini (1997-03-25) 25 March 1997 (age 25) 5 0 Mbabane Highlanders

3MF Sandile Gamedze (1994-12-03) 3 December 1994 (age 28) 34 6 Young Buffaloes
3MF Sifiso Matse (1993-05-14) 14 May 1993 (age 29) 32 3 Royal Leopards
3MF Mzwandile Mabelesa (1993-04-21) 21 April 1993 (age 29) 23 0 Royal Leopards
3MF Khethokuhle Mkhontfo (1993-03-28) 28 March 1993 (age 29) 12 2 Green Mamba
3MF Andy Junior Magagula (1995-01-12) 12 January 1995 (age 27) 10 0 Royal Leopards
3MF Philane Mkhontfo (1995-04-04) 4 April 1995 (age 27) 8 1 Mbabane Highlanders
3MF Leon Manyisa (1999-06-03) 3 June 1999 (age 23) 4 0 Mbabane Swallows

4FW Sabelo Ndzinisa (1991-07-31) 31 July 1991 (age 31) 53 15 Mbabane Highlanders
4FW Fanelo Mamba (2001-10-29) 29 October 2001 (age 21) 27 5 Harini
4FW Bonginkosi Dlamini (1990-11-20) 20 November 1990 (age 32) 13 2 Sagrada Esperança
4FW Justice Figuareido (1998-07-28) 28 July 1998 (age 24) 12 0 Cape Town All Stars
4FW Neliso Dlamini (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 (age 19) 5 0 Manzini Wanderers
4FW Muzi Tsabedze (1998-09-23) 23 September 1998 (age 24) 3 0 Manzini Sea Birds

Recent call-ups


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

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up

DF Mxolisi Manana (1994-01-31) 31 January 1994 (age 28) 0 0 Green Mamba v.  Somalia, 27 March 2022
DF Simphiwe Manana (1993-07-06) 6 July 1993 (age 29) 0 0 Mbabane Highlanders v.  Somalia, 27 March 2022

MF Mpendulo Dlamini (1993-06-26) 26 June 1993 (age 29) 0 0 Young Buffaloes v.  Somalia, 27 March 2022

FW Mthokozisi Gwebu (1994-06-30) 30 June 1994 (age 28) 0 0 Manzini Sea Birds v.  Somalia, 27 March 2022

Player records


As of 15 July 2022[6]
Players in bold are still active with Eswatini.

Competitive record



FIFA World Cup


FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 Part of United Kingdom Part of United Kingdom
1934
1938
1950
1954
1958
1962
1966
1970 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
1974
1978
1982 Did not enter Did not enter
1986
1990
1994 Did not qualify 3 1 1 1 1 5
1998 2 0 0 2 0 3
2002 2 0 0 2 1 8
2006 2 0 1 1 1 4
2010 4 1 1 2 2 8
2014 2 0 0 2 2 8
2018 4 2 1 1 8 3
2022 2 0 1 1 1 2
2026 To be determined To be determined
Total 0/22 21 4 5 12 16 41

Africa Cup of Nations


Africa Cup of Nations record Africa Cup of Nations record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1957 to 1968 Part of United Kingdom Part of United Kingdom
1970 to 1976 Not affiliated to CAF Not affiliated to CAF
1978 Did not enter Did not enter
1980
1982
1984 Withdrew Withdrew
1986 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 1 8
1988 Did not enter Did not enter
1990 Did not qualify 4 0 3 1 3 5
1992 5 1 2 2 4 9
1994 Did not enter Did not enter
1996 Withdrew Withdrew
1998 Did not enter Did not enter
2000 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 2 3
2002 2 1 0 1 3 5
2004 6 2 2 2 8 12
2006 2 0 1 1 1 4
2008 6 0 3 3 0 7
2010 4 1 1 2 2 8
2012 6 0 0 6 2 14
2013 Withdrew Withdrew
2015 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 1 2
2017 6 2 2 2 6 9
2019 6 0 1 5 2 14
2021 4 0 1 3 1 9
2023 To be determined To be determined
2025
Total 0/23 57 7 18 32 36 109

COSAFA Cup


COSAFA Cup record
Year Rank Pld W D L GF GA
1997 First round100101
1998 Quarterfinal100101
1999 Semifinal312053
2000 Quarterfinal100102
2001 Quarterfinal201112
2002 Semifinal320155
2003 Semifinal210122
2004 Quarterfinal100105
2005 First round100103
2006 First round210121
2007 First round211010
2008 First round312032
2009 First round320152
2013 First round301204
2015 First round321041
2016 Third place632197
2017 Quarterfinal200213
2018 Quarterfinal200203
2019 First round202044
2020 Cancelled
2021 Third place[2]623186
Total 0/20 491615185057

References


  1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  2. "Mozambique vs. Eswatini - 18 July 2021 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  3. zana-arts Archived 25 September 2006 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Courtney, Barrie. "Swaziland (eSwatini) - List of International Matches". RSSSF.
  5. "Sihlangu Head Coach Name His Provisional Squad For The Two Totalenergies AFCON Qualifiers' Matches To Be Played In June". Eswatini Football Association. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  6. "Eswatini". National Football Teams.



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