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MATSAPHA: The 2026 NATCOM Cup Games resumed at the Matsapha Police Academy on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, with police officers competing in soccer, netball and volleyball.

The games returned after a short break, attracting officers and supporters from across the Royal Eswatini Police Service.

National Commissioner of Police Vusi Manoma Masango joins members of the volleyball team for a photograph during the NATCOM Cup Games.
National Commissioner of Police Vusi Manoma Masango joins members of the volleyball team for a photograph during the NATCOM Cup Games.

National Commissioner of Police Manoma Vusie Masango attended the sporting activities alongside Senior Deputy National Commissioners Emmanuel Sula Dlamini and Meshack Melusi Simelane, as well as senior officers from the Executive and managerial ranks.

Masango also visited exhibition stalls at the venue, where he received information about products and services offered by Green Pastures, Tswelopele Funeral Services, Letshego, ESRIC, Liberty Life Insurance, Orchard Insurance, Cook For Life and MTN.

The National Commissioner and members of the Executive Command later posed for photographs with the competing teams, an interaction that was welcomed by players and supporters.

National Commissioner of Police Vusi Manoma Masango engages exhibitors at one of the stalls during the NATCOM Cup Games at the Matsapha Police Academy.
National Commissioner of Police Vusi Manoma Masango engages exhibitors at one of the stalls during the NATCOM Cup Games at the Matsapha Police Academy.

The NATCOM Cup Games are intended to promote unity, wellness and teamwork among police officers while giving them an opportunity to interact outside their normal duties.

Supporters created a lively atmosphere at the academy as teams competed for points in the three sporting codes.

Police officers battle for possession during a soccer match in the NATCOM Cup Games.
Police officers battle for possession during a soccer match in the NATCOM Cup Games.

Wednesday’s results

Soccer

Manzini defeated OSSU 3 nil.

Shiselweni defeated Lubombo 2 nil.

Hhohho defeated Police Headquarters 1 nil.

Netball

Manzini defeated OSSU 52 to 21.

Lubombo defeated Shiselweni 37 to 27.

Hhohho defeated Police Headquarters 49 to 22.

Police officers compete in volleyball during the NATCOM Cup Games at the Matsapha Police Academy.
Police officers compete in volleyball during the NATCOM Cup Games at the Matsapha Police Academy.

Volleyball

OSSU defeated Manzini three sets to one.

Lubombo defeated Shiselweni three sets to two.

Hhohho defeated Police Headquarters three sets to nil.

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Adekunle Owolabi

Adekunle Owolabi is a journalist, political analyst, and digital strategist with experience across Africa and the Middle East. He focuses on international diplomacy, promotes digital inclusion, and advocates for a borderless Africa.

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