Premier League of Eswatini
The Premier League of Eswatini, also known as Swazi MTN Premier League due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of the Eswatini Football Association. It was created in 1971 and plans to be a fully professional entity by 2022.[1]
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| Founded | 1971 |
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| Country | Eswatini |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Number of teams | 12 in 2016-17 season |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Swazi Cup Swazi Charity Cup |
| International cup(s) | Champions League Confederation Cup |
| Current champions | Mbabane Swallows (2017–18) |
| Most championships | Mbabane Highlanders (13) |
| Website | www.pls.co.sz |
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Swazi/MTN Premier League - Clubs 2016/17
- Green Mamba (Simunye)
- Manzini Sea Birds
- Manzini Sundowns
- Manzini Wanderers
- Mbabane Highlanders
- Mbabane Swallows
- Midas Mbabane City
- Moneni Pirates (Manzini)
- Red Lions (Balaka)
- Royal Leopards (Simunye)
- Tambuti
- Young Buffaloes (Matsapha)
Previous winners
- 1971 : Milling Hotspurs
- 1972 : Milling Hotspurs
- 1973 : not known
- 1974 : Mbabane Highlanders
- 1976 : Mbabane Highlanders
- 1977 : Juventus Kvaluseni (Mhlume)
- 1980 : Mbabane Highlanders
- 1981 : Mhlume Peacemakers (Mhlume)
- 1982 : Mbabane Highlanders
- 1983 : Manzini Wanderers
- 1984 : Mbabane Highlanders
- 1985 : Manzini Wanderers
- 1986 : Mbabane Highlanders
- 1987 : Manzini Wanderers
- 1988 : Mbabane Highlanders
- 1989 : Denver Sundowns (Manzini)
- 1990 : Denver Sundowns (Manzini)
- 1991 : Mbabane Highlanders
- 1992 : Mbabane Highlanders
- 1993 : Mbabane Swallows
- 1994 : Eleven Men in Flight (Siteki)
- 1995 : Mbabane Highlanders
- 1996 : Eleven Men in Flight (Siteki)
- 1997 : Mbabane Highlanders
- 1998 : no championship
- 1998–99 : Manzini Wanderers
- 1999–00 : Mbabane Highlanders
- 2000–01 : Mbabane Highlanders
- 2001–02 : Manzini Wanderers
- 2002–03 : Manzini Wanderers
- 2003–04 : Mhlambanyatsi Rovers
- 2004–05 : Mbabane Swallows
- 2005–06 : Royal Leopards (Simunye)
- 2006–07 : Royal Leopards (Simunye)
- 2007–08 : Royal Leopards (Simunye)
- 2008–09 : Mbabane Swallows
- 2009–10 : Young Buffaloes
- 2010–11 : Green Mamba
- 2011–12 : Mbabane Swallows
- 2012–13 : Mbabane Swallows
- 2013–14 : Royal Leopards (Simunye)
- 2014–15 : Royal Leopards (Simunye)
- 2015–16 : Royal Leopards (Simunye)
- 2016–17 : Mbabane Swallows
- 2017–18 : Mbabane Swallows
Performance by club
| Club | City | Titles | Last Title |
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| Mbabane Highlanders | Mbabane | 13 | 2000–01 |
| Mbabane Swallows | Mbabane | 7 | 2017–18 |
| Manzini Wanderers | Manzini | 6 | 2002–03 |
| Royal Leopards | Simunye | 6 | 2015–16 |
| Manzini Sundowns (as Denver Sundowns) | Manzini | 2 | 1990 |
| Eleven Men in Flight | Siteki | 2 | 1996 |
| Milling Hotspurs | Manzini | 2 | 1972 |
| Mhlambanyatsi Rovers | Mhlambanyatsi | 1 | 2003–04 |
| Juventus Kvaluseni | Mhlume | 1 | 1977 |
| Mhlume Peacemakers | Mhlume | 1 | 1981 |
| Young Buffaloes | Matsapha | 1 | 2009–10 |
| Green Mamba | Simunye | 1 | 2010–11 |
Topscorers
| Year | Best scorers | Team | Goals |
| 2000–01 | Fritz Junior Seilbea | Mbabane Swallows | 13 |
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| 2002–03 |  | Manzini Wanderers | 13 |
| 2003–04 | | Young Buffaloes | 11 |
| 2004–05 | | Mbabane Swallows | 12 |
| 2005–06 | | Royal Leopards Mbabane Highlanders | 11 |
| 2011–12 | | Malanti Chiefs | 17 |
| 2012–13 | | Malanti Chiefs | 14 |
| 2013–14 | | Malanti Chiefs | 14 |
References
- "TEAMS EMBRACE PLS' VISION 2022". www.times.co.sz. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
External links
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