MASERU-Eswatini parliamentarians proved to be too good for their Lesotho counterparts during their sports games held yesterday.
Then locals won in three categories, these being men’s soccer, netball and tug of war.
Under the men’s soccer, it was Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Apollo Maphalala who proved that he is not only skilled in politics but on the field of play too.
The minister, who is also the Member of Parliament for Kukhanyeni Inkhundla, scored a brace for the Eswatini side in a game that ended with a score of 3-2.
The other goal was scored by Lobamba MP, Michael Masilela who was a menace for the Lesotho side throughout the game.
Meanwhile, under the netball category, it was Siphofaneni MP, Nomalungelo ‘LaZwide’ Simelane who scored all goals in a thrilling match that ended with a score of 8-5.
The Eswatini team went on to win under the tug of war category.
They only lost in the ladies soccer which was the first game of the day.
The event itself proved to be more than just soccer, it was a day of fund and creating relationships between the two countries.
After the games, a braai and music session was held at the Parliament Building, where the local delegation was showered with gifts.
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