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Eswatini national football team

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Eswatini
NicknameSihlangu Semnikati (King's Shield)
AssociationEswatini Football Association (EFA)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCOSAFA (Southern Africa)
CaptainMthunzi Mkhontfo
MostcapsSabelo Ndzinisa (78)
Top scorerSabelo Ndzinisa (17)
Home stadiumSomhlolo National Stadium
FIFA codeSWZ
Firstcolours
Secondcolours
Thirdcolours
FIFA ranking
Current 159Steady (19 January 2026)[1]
Highest88 (April–May 2017)
Lowest190 (September–October 2012)
First international
United KingdomSwaziland 2–0Malawi 
(Swaziland; 1 May 1968)
Biggest win
 Djibouti 0–6Swaziland 
(Djibouti City,Djibouti; 9 October 2015)
Biggest defeat
 Egypt 10–0Swaziland 
(Alexandria,Egypt; 22 March 2013)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances19 (first in1997)
Best resultThird place
(2016,2021)[2]
Semi-finals
(1999,2002,2003)

TheEswatini national football team, nicknamedSihlangu Semnikati (King's Shield),[4] representsEswatini, formerly known asSwaziland, in internationalfootball and is controlled by theEswatini Football Association. It has never qualified for theWorld Cup or theAfrica Cup of Nations finals. Swaziland's best performance in an international tournament is a semi-final finish in theCOSAFA Cup.

On 8 June 2008, they achieved their first win in a World Cup qualifier since 1992, beating 2006 finalistsTogo 2–1 on home soil. The team's best recent performance came in2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification where Eswatini finished second in Group L aboveGuinea andMalawi.

History

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Beginnings

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The team played its first international match againstMalawi, winning 2–0.[5] For the first decade, the national team only playedMalawi andZambia, failing to register a single win from 1969 until 1984, when they beatLesotho 3–1 in a friendly at home. Following the Lesotho win, Eswatini entered the1986 African Cup of Nations qualifiers for the first time, losing 1–8 on aggregate toZimbabwe. The team then entered the1987 All-Africa Games qualifiers however they lost 2–9 on aggregate againstMalawi.

The first time that Eswatini progressed past the first round of a qualifying competition was for the1990 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, beatingTanzania 3–1 on penalties after drawing the tie 2–2. In the second round they facedMalawi who knocked them out again, 1–3 after two legs. Eswatini next entered the1990 SADCC Tournament, advancing past the group stage on goal difference ahead ofMalawi, before losing toZimbabwe on penalties (5–3) in the semi-finals following a 4–4 draw after extra-time. In the1992 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, Eswatini beatZambia (2–1) during the preliminary group stage but finished in third and failed to progress.

Eswatini entered the1994 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time, but ended up in second place behindCameroon thereby not advancing to the final round. For the1998 World Cup first qualification round, Eswatini lost twice toGabon (0–1 and 0–2) and were eliminated. They failed to make it past the first qualifying round for the inaugural1997 COSAFA Cup, where they lost 0–4 toMozambique, and in the1998 COSAFA Cup where they lost to an own-goal in extra-time againstAngola (0–1). Eswatini returned to the2000 African Cup of Nations qualification matches after missing the previous three tournaments but they fell 2–3 againstMadagascar and were eliminated. They managed to qualify for the1999 COSAFA Cup after beatingMozambique 3–1 in the qualifiers, then beatZimbabwe in the quarter-finals 4–3 on penalties after drawing 1–1 in regular time, withBongani Mdluli having scored the equaliser for Eswatini in the 89th minute. In the semi-finals they lost toNamibia on penalties, 2–4.

21st century

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Eswatini were eliminated byAngola in the2002 World Cup qualifiers, losing 1–8 on aggregate. They then lost toKenya in the2002 African Cup of Nations qualification round 3–5. Their next success in a competition came in the2002 COSAFA Cup where they qualified ahead ofNamibia (2–1) and beatZimbabwe (2–0) to advance to the semis. There they lost toSouth Africa (1–4) who would go on to win the tournament. In the2004 AFCON qualifiers, Eswatini finished third in their group, two points behindLibya and three behindDR 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 until2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification where they finished in second on goal-difference ahead ofGuinea but were three points off of qualifying, behindZimbabwe. In the2018 World Cup qualifying, Eswatini thrashedDjibouti 8–1 over two legs, but were beaten 0–2 byNigeria to end their hopes of qualification.

Results and fixtures

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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

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Mali  v Eswatini
19 November2025 AFCON qualifierMali 6–0 EswatiniBamako, Mali
15:00 UTC+0
ReportStadium:Stade du 26 Mars
Referee: Mohamed Ali Moussa (Niger)

2025

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Eswatini  v Cameroon
19 March2026 World Cup qualificationEswatini 0–0 CameroonMbombela, South Africa
18:00 UTC+2ReportStadium:Mbombela Stadium
Attendance: 708
Referee: Lucky Kasalirwe (Uganda)
Eswatini  v Mauritius
23 March2026 World Cup qualificationEswatini 3–3 MauritiusMbombela, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2ReportStadium:Mbombela Stadium
Cameroon  v Eswatini
September2026 World Cup qualificationCameroon 3-0 Eswatini
Libya  v Eswatini
September2026 World Cup qualificationLibya 2-0 Eswatini
Eswatini  v Angola
October2026 World Cup qualificationEswatini 2-2 Angola
Cape Verde  v Eswatini
October2026 World Cup qualificationCape Verde 3-0 Eswatini

2026

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Eritrea  v Eswatini
25–31 March 20262027 Africa Cup of Nations qualificationEritrea v EswatiniAsmara, Eritrea
Stadium:Asmara Stadium
Eswatini  v Eritrea
25–31 March 20262027 Africa Cup of Nations qualificationEswatini v EritreaLobamba, Eswatini
Stadium:Somhlolo National Stadium

Coaches

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Caretakers are listed initalics.

Players

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Current squad

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The following players were called up for the2025 COSAFA Cup to be played 4–15 June 2025.[6]

Caps and goals correct as of 9 June 2025, after the match againstMadagascar

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKXolani Gama (1999-10-20)20 October 1999 (age 26)110Eswatini Football AssociationGreen Mamba
161GKBongiswa Dlamini (2001-04-04)4 April 2001 (age 24)10Eswatini Football AssociationMbabane Swallows
211GKKhanyakwezwe Shabalala (1993-09-23)23 September 1993 (age 32)50Eswatini Football AssociationNsingizini Hotspurs

22DFSiphephelo Newman Philiso (2003-11-11)11 November 2003 (age 22)60Eswatini Football AssociationMbabane Swallows
32DFKwakhe Thwala (2002-04-04)4 April 2002 (age 23)381Eswatini Football AssociationNsingizini Hotspurs
52DFThando Langa (1999-12-25)25 December 1999 (age 26)20Eswatini Football AssociationMbabane Highlanders
122DFGift Gamedze (1999-09-07)7 September 1999 (age 26)90Eswatini Football AssociationRoyal Leopard
222DFSimanga Masangane (1997-05-09)9 May 1997 (age 28)100Eswatini Football AssociationRoyal Leopard

43MFNeliswa Senzo Dlamini (2002-12-28)28 December 2002 (age 23)340Eswatini Football AssociationNsingizini Hotspurs
63MFInnocent Dlamini (1998-12-08)8 December 1998 (age 27)50Eswatini Football AssociationYoung Buffaloes
73MFFelix Badenhorst (1989-06-15)15 June 1989 (age 36)4715Eswatini Football AssociationRoyal Leopard
93MFPhilani Mkhontfo (1995-04-04)4 April 1995 (age 30)294Eswatini Football AssociationManzini Sea Birds
103MFBanele Sikhondze (1993-06-28)28 June 1993 (age 32)120Tanzania Football FederationTabora United
113MFAndy Junior Magagula (1995-01-12)12 January 1995 (age 31)255Eswatini Football AssociationRoyal Leopard
133MFMpendulo Lungelo Tfomo (2000-03-17)17 March 2000 (age 25)30Eswatini Football AssociationManzini Sea Birdsa
143MFMzwandile Mabelesa (1993-04-21)21 April 1993 (age 32)410Eswatini Football AssociationRoyal Leopard
233MFNjabulo Ndlovu (1994-12-29)29 December 1994 (age 31)371Eswatini Football AssociationGreen Mamba
243MFMxolisi Mkhontfo (1993-03-08)8 March 1993 (age 32)211Botswana Football AssociationJwaneng Galaxy

154FWMayibongwe Mabuza (1993-08-20)20 August 1993 (age 32)21Eswatini Football AssociationManzini Sea Birds
174FWJustice Figuareido (1998-07-28)28 July 1998 (age 27)221South African Football AssociationRichards Bay
184FWSambulo Simelane (2001-06-07)7 June 2001 (age 24)61Eswatini Football AssociationNsingizini Hotspurs
204FWSabelo Ndzinisa (1991-07-31)31 July 1991 (age 34)7717Eswatini Football AssociationGreen Mamba
194FWFanelo Mamba (2001-10-29)29 October 2001 (age 24)466Eswatini Football AssociationYoung Buffaloes
84FWSiyabonga Mthokozisi Gwebu (1994-06-30)30 June 1994 (age 31)80Eswatini Football AssociationManzini Sea Birds

Recent call-ups

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

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GKMlamuli Makhanya (1996-09-23)23 September 1996 (age 29)20EswatiniRoyal Leopardv. Mauritius, 23 March 2025
GKMlungisi Nxumalo (1997-12-16)16 December 1997 (age 28)10EswatiniYoung Buffaloesv. Mauritius, 23 March 2025
GKMathabela Sandanzwe (1989-09-09)9 September 1989 (age 36)400EswatiniMbabane Swallowsv. Mali; 10 September 2024
GKSibusiso Dlamini (2000-10-10)10 October 2000 (age 25)20EswatiniNsingizini Hotspurs2024 COSAFA Cup
GKSiyabonga Magagula00EswatiniEzulwini United2024 COSAFA Cup
GKNcamiso Dlamini (1989-10-19)19 October 1989 (age 36)170EswatiniRoyal Leopardv. Mauritius; 11 June 2024

DFLindo Mkhonta (1991-04-10)10 April 1991 (age 34)481ZambiaZESCO Unitedv. Mauritius, 23 March 2025
DFBongi Magagula (1999-05-20)20 May 1999 (age 26)20EswatiniMbabane Swallowsv. Mauritius, 23 March 2025
DFMxolisi Manana (1994-01-31)31 January 1994 (age 32)150EswatiniGreen Mambav. Mozambique, 14 October 2024
DFSibongakhonkhe Silenge (2000-03-01)1 March 2000 (age 25)120EswatiniGreen Mambav. Mozambique, 14 October 2024
DFSibonelo Sibandze (1997-06-13)13 June 1997 (age 28)20EswatiniYoung Buffaloesv. Mozambique, 14 October 2024
DFVusi Vilakati (2001-05-07)7 May 2001 (age 24)40EswatiniMbabane Highlandersv. Mali; 10 September 2024
DFNkhosingiphile Shongwe (2001-07-19)19 July 2001 (age 24)20EswatiniNsingizini Hotspursv. Mali; 10 September 2024
DFColani Dlamini (1999-02-27)27 February 1999 (age 26)00EswatiniGreen Mamba2024 COSAFA Cup
DFSiphosethu Mabilisa (2000-09-19)19 September 2000 (age 25)00EswatiniMbabane Swallows2024 COSAFA Cup
DFNkosingiphile Silenge00EswatiniGreen Mamba2024 COSAFA Cup

MFSifiso Matse (1993-05-14)14 May 1993 (age 32)514EswatiniRoyal Leopardv. Mozambique, 14 October 2024
MFSiboniso Ngwenya (1994-05-03)3 May 1994 (age 31)202EswatiniYoung Buffaloesv. Mozambique, 14 October 2024
MFThubelihle Mavuso (2001-10-06)6 October 2001 (age 24)70EswatiniNsingizini Hotspursv. Mozambique, 14 October 2024
MFSisekelo Matsenjwa (2002-11-23)23 November 2002 (age 23)50EswatiniYoung Buffaloesv. Mozambique, 14 October 2024
MFSizwe Gwebu00v. Mozambique, 14 October 2024
MFLeon Manyisa (1999-06-03)3 June 1999 (age 26)90EswatiniMbabane Swallows2024 COSAFA Cup
MFBongiswa Dlamini (2001-04-04)4 April 2001 (age 24)00EswatiniYoung Buffaloes2024 COSAFA Cup
MFMxolisi Mkhontfo (1993-08-08)8 August 1993 (age 32)191EswatiniGreen Mambav. Mauritius; 11 June 2024

FWSandile Gamedze (1994-12-03)3 December 1994 (age 31)428EswatiniYoung Buffaloesv. Mozambique, 14 October 2024
FWMthunzi Mkhontfo (1993-12-28)28 December 1993 (age 32)333EswatiniGreen Mambav. Mozambique, 14 October 2024
FWBongwa Matsebula (1997-11-27)27 November 1997 (age 28)223EswatiniYoung Buffaloesv. Mozambique, 14 October 2024
FWNjabulo Thwala (1990-02-02)2 February 1990 (age 36)80EswatiniGreen Mambav. Mozambique, 14 October 2024
FWPhilane Thabo Mkhontfo (1995-04-04)4 April 1995 (age 30)211EswatiniMbabane Highlandersv. Mali; 10 September 2024
FWAyanda Gadlela (1998-07-01)1 July 1998 (age 27)70EswatiniMbabane Swallows2024 COSAFA Cup
FWSizolwethu Shabalala (1996-08-05)5 August 1996 (age 29)70EswatiniMbabane Swallows2024 COSAFA Cup
FWSibonginkhosi Dlamini (1990-11-21)21 November 1990 (age 35)00EswatiniNsingizini Hotspurs2024 COSAFA Cup
FWWandile Simelane (1996-10-09)9 October 1996 (age 29)00EswatiniMoneni Pirates2024 COSAFA Cup

Player records

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As of 11 June 2025[7]
Players inbold are still active with Eswatini.
Most appearances
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1Sabelo Ndzinisa78172012–present
2Tony Tsabedze7182003–2018
3Sifiso Matse5852017–present
4Mxolisi Mthethwa5231998–2010
5Lindo Mkhonta4812018–present
Wonder Nhleko4852001–2018
Felix Badenhorst48152008–present
8Fanelo Mamba4662018–present
9Machawe Dlamini4412011–2019
Sandile Gamedze4482018–present
Top goalscorers
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1Sabelo Ndzinisa17780.222012–present
2Felix Badenhorst15480.312008–present
3Mfanzile Dlamini9350.261998–2009
Siza Dlamini9390.231997–2010
5Sandile Gamedze8440.182018–present
Tony Tsabedze8710.112003–2018
7Fanelo Mamba6460.132018–present
8Wonder Nhleko5480.12001–2018
Sifiso Matse5580.092017–present
10Sidumo Shongwe480.52011–2014
Sandile Hlatjwako4150.272014–2017
Junior Magagula4240.172019–present
Philani Mkhontfo4280.142022–present

Competitive record

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FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1930 to1966Part ofUnited Kingdom United KingdomPart ofUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
as Swaziland
1970 to1978Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
1982 to1990Did not enterDid not enter
United States1994Did not qualify311115
France1998200203
South KoreaJapan2002200218
Germany2006201114
South Africa2010411228
Brazil2014200228
Russia2018421183
as Eswatini
Qatar2022Did not qualify201112
CanadaMexicoUnited States202610037619
MoroccoPortugalSpain2030To be determinedTo be determined
Saudi Arabia2034
Total0/113148192260

Africa Cup of Nations

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Africa Cup of Nations recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Sudan1957 toEthiopia1968Part of United KingdomPart of United Kingdom
Sudan1970 toEthiopia1976Not affiliated to CAFNot affiliated to CAF
Ghana1978Did not enterDid not enter
Nigeria1980
Libya1982
Ivory Coast1984WithdrewWithdrew
Egypt1986Did not qualify200218
Morocco1988Did not enterDid not enter
Algeria1990Did not qualify403135
Senegal1992512249
Tunisia1994Did not enterDid not enter
South Africa1996WithdrewWithdrew
Burkina Faso1998Did not enterDid not enter
GhanaNigeria2000Did not qualify201123
Mali2002210135
Tunisia20046222812
Egypt2006201114
Ghana2008603307
Angola2010411228
Equatorial GuineaGabon20126006214
South Africa2013WithdrewWithdrew
Equatorial Guinea2015Did not qualify201112
Gabon2017622269
Egypt20196015214
Cameroon2021401319
Ivory Coast2023823389
Morocco20258134715
KenyaTanzaniaUganda2027To be determinedTo be determined
2029
Total0/357310243951133

COSAFA Cup

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Main article:COSAFA Cup
YearCOSAFA Cup record
ResultPldWDLGFGA
1997First round100101
1998Quarter-finals100101
1999Semi-finals312053
2000Quarter-finals100102
2001Quarter-finals201112
2002Semi-finals320155
2003Semi-finals210122
2004Quarter-finals100105
2005First round100103
2006First round210121
2007First round211010
South Africa2008First round312032
Zimbabwe2009First round320152
Zambia2013First round301204
South Africa2015First round321041
Namibia2016Third place632197
South Africa2017Quarter-finals200213
South Africa2018Quarter-finals200203
South Africa2019First round202044
South Africa2020Cancelled
South Africa2021Third place[2]623186
South Africa2022Quarter-finals422072
Total21/21531817185759

Honours

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Regional

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References

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  1. ^"The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking".FIFA. 19 January 2026. Retrieved19 January 2026.
  2. ^ab"Mozambique vs. Eswatini – 18 July 2021 – Soccerway".int.soccerway.com. 18 July 2021.Archived from the original on 17 July 2021. Retrieved18 July 2021.
  3. ^Elo rankings change compared to one year ago."World Football Elo Ratings".eloratings.net. 19 January 2026. Retrieved19 January 2026.
  4. ^zana-artsArchived 25 September 2006 at theWayback Machine
  5. ^Courtney, Barrie."Swaziland (eSwatini) — List of International Matches".RSSSF.Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved2 February 2023.
  6. ^@eswatinifa (8 May 2025)."The Senior Men's National Team (Sihlangu SeMnikati) Head Coach has named a 27- players tentative squad that is scheduled to commence a full-time camp as from 24th May 2025 at the Technical Centre in Lobamba" (Tweet). Retrieved9 June 2025 – viaTwitter.
  7. ^"Eswatini".National Football Teams.

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