Eswatini

Eswatini’s rich sporting history is punctuated by numerous national heroes and remarkable achievements in various fields.

Soccer, the nation’s beloved sport, sees the Sihlangu, Eswatini’s national team, competing on the continental stage in events like the African Cup of Nations and the COSAFA Cup, where they triumphed twice in 1997 and 2013. Eswatini’s Olympic athletes, such as swimmer Sabelo Ndzinisa, have proudly represented the nation on the global stage, exemplifying its sporting prowess.

Beyond soccer, Eswatini’s sports scene features cricket, rugby, basketball, and athletics, yielding their own local legends, including cricket player Mfanfikile Makhanya, the first Eswatini player in the Indian Premier League. Eswatini’s international success extends to the All-Africa Games, where the nation secured gold medals in athletics and swimming in 2019, further solidifying its growing presence in the sports world.

Additionally, Eswatini has played host to prestigious international sporting events, such as the African Cup of Nations qualifiers in 2019, underscoring its status as a rising star in the global sporting arena.