The Swaziland national team has gone into camp in preparation for their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on November 13th.
The Sihlangu on Wednesday started their final leg of preparations at the National Football Association Technical Centre in Lobamba for the first leg of the qualifier
Coach Harries ‘Madze’ Bulunga had asked for a two week training camp for his wards to adequately prepare the team for the first leg clash at the Somhlolo National Stadium.
Swaziland have never qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations or the Fifa World Cup and will be looking to upset the three time Africa champions when the two sides meet next Friday.
The National Football Association Chief Executive Officer Frederick Mngomezulu said the players will all arrive at the Technical Centre camp in Lobamba on Wednesday
“We were in a meeting yesterday and it was agreed that the squad should start camp today. We are sorting out a few things here and there in as far as logistics of the camp and match preparations are concerned,” Mngomezulu told the Swazi Observer.
“We have already relayed the message to the players’ teams and we expect all of them to come for camp this today.
“They will have nine days in camp before the match next Friday,” he added.
Mngomezulu also allayed fears that league games will be suspended as players head to the national camp, saying he is aware that MTN Premier League matches would go on during the league.
“We will release the players to go and play for their respective teams and we expect them to return to camp after the games.” the CEO said
“That has been taken care of and we will not disturb the league games. I hope the teams are all happy with the arrangement.”
Swaziland edged out Djibouti 8-1 on aggregate to reach the second round of the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifiers while Nigeria were given a bye by the Confederation of African Football (CAF)
The first leg of the tie will be played on November 13 at the Somhlolo National Stadium in Swaziland with the return leg four days later at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port-Harcourt.
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