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Andile Mpisane is rumored to make a football comeback after his mother, Shauwn Mkhize, reportedly purchased Eswatini club Mbabane Highlanders.
Andile Mpisane is poised to reignite his controversial football journey following reports that his mother, Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize, has finalized the acquisition of Eswatini Premier League club Mbabane Highlanders.
This development could see Mpisane return to the pitch after his previous club, Royal AM, was expelled from the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) under a cloud of financial mismanagement and unpaid debts.
Mpisane last featured for Royal AM in December 2024 before the club's collapse.
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From PSL Controversy to Eswatini Opportunity
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Once thought to be finished with professional football, the 23-year-old could now find himself back in action under the familiar backing of his mother, who is expected to be officially announced as the new Highlanders president soon according to IOL Sports.
Mpisane’s time at Royal AM was marred by skepticism over his playing credentials, with many believing he earned match time through ownership connections rather than merit.
His performances, including a widely criticized appearance against Kaizer Chiefs, did little to silence critics. After that match, he was never again named in the starting lineup.
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The situation worsened when Royal AM, already dealing with a FIFA transfer ban, was placed under curatorship in early 2025 to recover over R40 million in unpaid taxes.
The club was unable to train, pay salaries, or fulfill league fixtures, eventually leading to its expulsion from the PSL and the erasure of its remaining match results.
A New Chapter in Eswatini Football
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With MaMkhize’s acquisition of Mbabane Highlanders, a historic club in Eswatini, she appears to be creating a new platform for her son’s ambitions.
The Highlanders, one of the country’s oldest and most decorated teams, could now become the stage for Andile’s redemption or further controversy.
While critics continue to question whether Mpisane possesses the talent to compete at a high level, his return is now almost certain.
Whether the move will be welcomed by Highlanders supporters or seen as another publicity-driven gamble remains to be seen.
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