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Moneni Pirates

Professional
1,900Reputation
29Players
£1Balance

Players

29
NamePositionsAgeNationalityStatusCAPAValue calc Contract
Hervé Irié Bi AM (RL), ST (C)22Côte d'Ivoire — 94108 £10,361—
Bernard Ayikwei GK25Ghana — 7185 £711—
Jesús Córdoba ST (C)20Colombia — 7080–110 £865—
Qiniso Nyawo GK27Kingdom of Eswatini — 6780 £452—
Vukile Khumalo D/WB/M (L)28Kingdom of Eswatini — 6672 £425—
Reagan Kangumbu DM, M (C)29The Democratic Republic of the Congo — 6571 £475—
Menzi Simelane D (C)37Kingdom of Eswatini — 6468 £0—
Richard Ofosu D (RC)28Ghana — 6266 £450—
Mthobisi Zwane D (C)20Kingdom of Eswatini — 6150–80 £450—
Mthokozisi Hlatshwako M/AM (C)25Kingdom of Eswatini — 6073 £500—
Nkosinathi Shongwe D (C), DM22Kingdom of Eswatini — 5975 £450—
Senanelo Nkambule ST (C)19Kingdom of Eswatini — 5950–80 £500—
Ncanawe Ndlandla GK24Kingdom of Eswatini — 5773 £375—
Mayibongwe Malinga AM (RL), ST (C)23Kingdom of Eswatini — 5772 £500—
Biko Sibandze M (R), AM (RL)25Kingdom of Eswatini — 5768 £500—
Muhle Mamba D/WB (L)22Kingdom of Eswatini — 5678 £425—
Innocent Pakule M/AM (C)22Kingdom of Eswatini — 5477 £475—
Xolani Ngwenya DM, M/AM (C)29Kingdom of Eswatini — 5461 £475—
Phila Dlamini DM, M (C)29Kingdom of Eswatini — 5461 £475—
Andile Mamba ST (C)33Kingdom of Eswatini — 5460 £159—
Mfundo Magagula D/WB (L)20Kingdom of Eswatini — 5340–70 £425—
Kwazi Nkambule AM (LC)20Kingdom of Eswatini — 5240–70 £500—
Sibusiso Sithole D (RC)24Kingdom of Eswatini — 5162 £425—
Mxolisi Masango M/AM (L)17Kingdom of Eswatini — 4840–70 £500—
Simile Lukhele GK19Kingdom of Eswatini — 4840–70 £375—
Siviwe Madzinane AM (RL)16Kingdom of Eswatini First Team 4750–80 £500—
Mpendulo Ndwandwe AM (R), ST (C)18Kingdom of Eswatini — 4740–70 £500—
Sibonelo Vilakati DM, M (C)17Kingdom of Eswatini — 4230–60 £475—
Bonkhe Masika ST (C)19Kingdom of Eswatini — 4030–60 £500—

Squad strength

Players
29
CA16
64.1
PA16
77.3
Average age
23.4
Under 21
11
Squad value (calc)
£23,223
Contracts ending by 30 Jun 2026
0

The site’s own figures from the contracted players above. CA16/PA16 are the means of the best sixteen; a potential range code enters PA16 at fm-reader’s expected PA. Value is fm-reader’s calculation.

Best eleven

GKBernard Ayikwei71
DLVukile Khumalo66
DRRichard Ofosu62
MLMxolisi Masango48
MRBiko Sibandze57
DCMenzi Simelane64
DCMthobisi Zwane61
MCReagan Kangumbu65
MCMthokozisi Hlatshwako60
STHervé Irié Bi94
STJesús Córdoba70
Average CA65.3

The site’s own pick (4-4-2): each slot takes the highest-ability player at least accomplished there (stored familiarity 15+), scarcest positions first. No average unless all eleven are filled.

Highest potential

Hervé Irié Bi22108
Bernard Ayikwei2585
Qiniso Nyawo2780
Muhle Mamba2278
Innocent Pakule2277
Nkosinathi Shongwe2275
Mthokozisi Hlatshwako2573
Ncanawe Ndlandla2473
Vukile Khumalo2872
Mayibongwe Malinga2372

Set-piece takers

Corner takersHervé Irié Bi
Free-kick takersHervé Irié Bi
Penalty takersHervé Irié Bi
Long-throw takersHervé Irié Bi

The site’s own scores (see the rankings for the model).

Staff

1
NameJobNationalityAge
Managers
Meck MwaseManager First TeamMalawi52

Club

Full name
Moneni Pirates
Short name
Moneni Pirates
Nickname
Buccaneers
Second nickname
—
Six-letter name
Mon Pi
Three-letter name
MON
Nation
Kingdom of Eswatini
Stadium
Mavuso Sports Ground 8,000
Training ground
—
World reputation
0
Potential reputation
0
Reputation scope (calc)
National
Hashtag
—

Finances

Financial state
—
Balance
£1
Transfer budget
£1
Transfer budget before the window
—
Wage budget (weekly)
£0
Highest weekly wage
—
Loan debt
£0
Previous turnover
£0
Previous profit
£0
Average ticket price
-£1
Season ticket price
£0
Stadium rent (yearly)
-£1
Transfer embargo
—

Fans and facilities

Average attendance
—
Minimum attendance
—
Maximum attendance
—
Season ticket holders
0
Supporter loyalty
10
Supporter passion
10
Supporter patience
10
Supporter affluence
10
Supporter temperament
10
Supporter expectations
10
Morale
0
Training facilities
3
Youth facilities
3
Youth coaching
3
Youth recruitment
—
Youth importance
—

Kits

Home
Away
Every kit part (12)
HomeShirtShirt: Plain
HomeText—
HomeIcon—
Home (GK)ShirtShirt: Plain
HomeShortsShorts: Plain
HomeSocksSocks: Plain
AwayShirtShirt: Plain
AwayText—
AwayIcon—
Away (GK)ShirtShirt: Plain
AwayShortsShorts: Plain
AwaySocksSocks: Plain

Teams

TeamTypeCaptainReputation
Moneni PiratesFirst Team—1,900

League position by season

11420102025 2010: 10 in MTN Premier League2011: 10 in MTN Premier League2012: 7 in MTN Premier League2013: 4 in MTN Premier League2014: 9 in MTN Premier League2015: 11 in MTN Premier League 2017: 4 in MTN Premier League2018: 10 in MTN Premier League2019: 9 in MTN Premier League2020: 4 in MTN Premier League2021: 14 in MTN Premier League2022: 10 in MTN Premier League2023: 7 in MTN Premier League2024: 12 in MTN Premier League2025: 5 in MTN Premier League

Drawn by the site from the stored final tables; gaps are seasons with no stored position.

Honours

CompetitionWonRunner-upLast won
Ingwenyama Cup3—2015
Swazi Top Eight Cup1—1995

Counted by the site from the stored past winners: titles and runners-up of editions that took place.

League history

15
SeasonDivisionPosPWDLPts
2025MTN Premier League5/1426118741
2024MTN Premier League12/14263131022
2023MTN Premier League7/1426971034
2022MTN Premier League10/1630981335
2021MTN Premier League14/1630771628
2020MTN Premier League4/141894531
2019MTN Premier League9/14266101028
2018MTN Premier League10/1426611929
2017MTN Premier League4/122298535
2015MTN Premier League11/1222571022
2014MTN Premier League9/122249921
2013MTN Premier League4/122298535
2012MTN Premier League7/1222112935
2011MTN Premier League10/14261041234
2010MTN Premier League10/1222561121

Transfers in

DatePlayerFromTypeFee
4 Oct 2025Jesús Córdoba—TransferUnknown fee
25 Aug 2025Biko Sibandze—TransferUnknown fee
1 Aug 2025Hervé Irié Bi—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2025Qiniso NyawoMbabane SwallowsTransfer£0
1 Jul 2025Mpendulo Ndwandwe—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2025Simile Lukhele—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2025Andile Mamba—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2025Bonkhe Masika—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2025Sibonelo Vilakati—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2025Kwazi Nkambule—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jan 2024Wandile SimelaneRoyal LeopardsTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Mfanfikile NdzimandzeMbabane HighlandersTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Bandile Shongwe—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Simiso Mabuza—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Ciniso Dlamini—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Ayanda Mkhwanazi—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Phumlani Shongwe—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2022Sizwe Gwebu—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2021Bhekisisa Dlamini—TransferUnknown fee

Transfers out

DatePlayerToTypeFee
1 Aug 2025Bandile ShongweTabankulu Celtics FCTransferUnknown fee
22 Jul 2025Phumlani ShongweYoung BuffaloesTransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2025Sizwe GwebuPolice FC (UGA)Transfer£0
30 Jun 2025Ayanda Mkhwanazi—Transfer£0
30 Jun 2025Ciniso Dlamini—Transfer£0
30 Jun 2025Bhekisisa Dlamini—Transfer£0
29 Jun 2025Mfanfikile Ndzimandze—Transfer£0
1 Jun 2025Wandile SimelaneRoyal LeopardsTransferUnknown fee
1 Jan 2025Simiso MabuzaUbombo SugarTransferUnknown fee
31 Oct 2023Samkelo Ginindza—Transfer£0

Across versions

VersionDivisionReputationPlayersBalanceTransfer budget
FM27 27.0.0MTN Premier League1,95029£1£1
FM26 26.2.0MTN Premier League1,90029£1£1
FM26 26.0.0MTN Premier League1,90029£1£1
FM24 24.3.0MTN Premier League1,8503£1£1
FM23 23.4.0Swazi Premier Division1,2501£1£1
FM23 23.3.0Premier League of Eswatini1,2501£1£1
FM23 23.0.0Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM22 22.4.0Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM22 22.3.0Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM22 22.1.0Swazi Lower Divisions5000£1£1
FM22 22.0.1Swazi Lower Divisions5000£1£1
FM22 22.0.0Swazi Lower Divisions5000£1£1
FM21 21.4.0Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM21 21.3.0Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM21 21.1.1Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM21 21.0.1Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM21 21.0.0Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM20 20.4.0Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM20 20.3.0Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM20 20.1.0Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM20 20.0.1Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM20 20.0.0Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM19 19.3.0Swazi Premier Division5000£1£1
FM19 19.1.0Top League5000£1£1
FM19 19.0.1Top League5000£1£1
FM19 19.0.0Top League5000£1£1
FM18 18.3.0Top League5000£1£1
FM18 18.1.0Top League5000£1£1
FM18 18.0.0Top League5000£1£1
FM17 17.3.0Top League5000£1£1
FM17 17.0.0Top League5000£1£1
FM16 16.3.0Top League5000£1£1
FM16 16.0.1Top League5000£1£1
FM16 16.0.0Top League5000£1£1
FM15 15.3.0Top League5000£1£1
FM15 15.0.0Top League5000£1£1
FM14 14.3.0Premier Division5000£1£1
FM14 14.0.0A Premier Division5000£1£1
FM13 13.3.0——0£1—
FM13 13.0.0——0£1—
FM12 12.2.0A Lower Division5000£1£1
FM12 12.0.0A Lower Division5000£1£1
FM10 10.0.0——0£1—

The same FM id in each loaded build, as each build stores it.