Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Swaziland national football team of FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa

The Swaziland national football team, nicknamed Sihlangu Semnikati (King's Shield), is the national team of Swaziland and is governed by the National Football Association of Swaziland. It has never qualified for the World Cup or the African Nations Cup finals. Sihlangu's best performance in an international tournament is a semifinal finish in the COSAFA Cup. Their performance over the years has been inconsistent. The current spell under the guidance of Swiss coach Raoul Savoy has resulted in seven defeats for the team.However, 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.

Team configuration of Swaziland :

Nickname(s)

Sihlangu Semnikati (King's Shield)

Association

National Football Association

of Swaziland

Confederation

CAF (Africa)

Head coach

Ephraim Mashaba

Captain

Dennis Fakudze

Most caps

Mlungisi Ngubane (91)

Top scorer

Sibusiso Dlamini (26)

FIFA code

SWZ

FIFA ranking

131

Highest FIFA ranking

92 (October 1993)

Lowest FIFA ranking

174 (October 2005)

Home stadium

Somhlolo National Stadium

Players of Swaziland:

Goalkeepers: Njabuliso Simelane, Mkhulisi Thokozani

Defenders: Raphael Ntimane, Mlungisi Ngubane, Absalom Dlamini, Sihawu Dlamini, Lwazi Maziya, Dennis Fakudze

Midfielders: Malungisa Dlamini, Mxolisi Mthethwa, Dennis Masina,Tony Tsabedze, Sandile Mdlovu

Strikers: Salebona Jele, Gcina Mazibuko, Khayelihle Dlamini, Phinda Dlamini


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