Royal AM F.C.
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| Full name | Royal AM Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Thwihli Thwahla" |
| Ground | Chatsworth Stadium |
| Capacity | 22 000 |
| Owner | Shauwn Mkhize |
| Chairman | Andile Mpisane[1] |
| Manager | John Maduka |
| League | DStv Premiership |
| 2022–23 | 11th |
| Website | Club website |
Royal AM (also known as "Thwihli Thwahla") is a South African football club based in Durban, KwaZulu Natal that plays in the DSTV Premiership.
History
In 2019, Shauwn Mkhize and her son Andile Mpisane purchased Real Kings, renaming it Royal AM.[2]
They bought their right to play in the top tier after purchasing the Premiership license from Bloemfontein Celtic in August 2021.[3][4]
The club received a transfer ban from FIFA effective 3 July 2023 after unlawfully terminating the contract of Samir Nurkovic and failing to pay the outstanding amount of R12 million.[5]
Sponsorship
In August 2023, the broke Msunduzi Local Municipality stated that it was going ahead with a R27 million sponsorship of Royal AM.[6]
Current squad
- As of 26 January, 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Honours
- SAFA Second Division Kwazulu Natal Stream: 2015–16[nb 1]
- Macufe Cup
- Winners: 2022
- Notes
- ^ The league was known as the ABC Motsepe League at the time due to sponsorship reasons.
League record
National First Division
- 2020–21 – 2nd
South African Premier Division
References
- ^ Vedan, Eshlin. "Royal AM chairman Andile Mpisane must stick to Gucci and leave the football to the pros". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "Royal AM FC". www.royalam.co.za. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ Sibembe, Yanga (17 August 2021). "SOCCER: Royal AM finally make it into the Premiership after PSL confirms Bloem Celtic purchase". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "OFFICIAL | PSL confirm Bloemfontein Celtic sale, club to be renamed Royal AM". Kick Off. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Royal AM face FIFA ban following Samir Nurkovic request | soccer". www.sabcsport.com. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ Maliti, Soyiso. "Msunduzi has 27 days' cash, owes Eskom and Umgeni Water - but insists on R27m Royal AM sponsorship deal". News24. Retrieved 2 September 2023.