Royal AM

Royal AM have outwitted their more esteemed counterparts to claim their first big prize of the season.

Royal AM managed to score 13 goals, one more than Eric Tinkler’s City on 12. The likes of new recruit Mxolisi Macuphu also contributed with important goals for the club. Striker Victor Letsoalo has been the key man for the KZN-based side during this period, scoring four goals.

Royal AM have won their first Q-Innovation that comes with a whopping R1.5 million - they were officially crowned Q3 winners on Wednesday.

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Royal AM defender Ricardo Nascimento has revealed that his fellow South American player Gaston Sirino is still eager to leave newly crowned PSL champions ...

Al Ahly and Sundowns held talks over the Uruguayan's services, but the two clubs failed to reach an agreement over the transfer fee and Sirino had to stay put at the Chloorkop-based giants. An experienced player who has turned out for Bolivian giants Club Bolivar, Sirino has made 12 PSL appearances in the current season for Masandawana and scored two goals in the process. In December 2020, Sirino handed in his transfer request in order for the Tshwane giants to allow him to join Egyptian giants Al Ahly where he would have reunited with his former coach at Downs, Pitso Mosimane.

Royal AM switch focus back to the DStv Premiership when they make a short trip to Harry Gwala Sta...

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There is fresh hope for Maritzburg United in the DStv Premiership. At a lively Harry Gwala Stadium on Wednesday night, the “Team of Choice” answered coach ...

Friday Samu scored the only goal of the game as Maritzburg United beat Royal AM at the Harry Gwala Stadium, boosting their top flight survival hopes.

Coach Maduka made the first move at half time and brought on Letsoalo and this decision almost paid off as the star forward missed out on a chance to draw his side level in the 57th minute. Mfundo Thikazi was the most lively in the first half as he confused the Maritzburg defence by taking up dangerous positions all over the pitch and almost found the equaliser in the 43rd minute if not for the good work of Maritzburg goalkeeper, Marcel Engelhardt. Durban — Friday Samu scored the only goal of the match as Maritzburg edged Royal AM 1-0 at the Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday night and moved four points clear of the relegation zone.

Zambian striker Friday Samu eased Maritzburg United's relegation worries when he gave them a 1-0 DStv Premiership victory over KwaZulu-Natal rivals Royal AM ...

For Royal it was a second defeat in succession after their Nedbank Cup semifinal loss against Mamelodi Sundowns at the weekend. Royal are still second on the log with 45 points due to their better goal difference to Cape Town City. They will have to get points from their tough three final matches against Orlando Pirates, Lamontville Golden Arrows and already-crowned champions Mamelodi Sundowns to keep their chances of going to the Champions League next season alive. The league defeat leaves them with a lot to do in their remaining three matches if they’re to finish second and qualify for the Caf Champions League in their maiden season in the top-flight.

Samu got up to head in a corner kick that was whipped in by Keegan Ritchie to give Maritzburg United the three points.

Samu got up to head in a corner kick that was whipped in by Keegan Ritchie to give Maritzburg United a lead that they held onto against their high-flying rivals. Friday Samu of Maritzburg United. Photo: Dirk Kotze/BackpagePix Samu got up to head in a corner kick that was whipped in by Keegan Ritchie to give Maritzburg United the three points. Friday Samu of Maritzburg United. Photo: Dirk Kotze/BackpagePix With the Fans of Choice back at Harry Gwala to help get the team over the line there was once again an energy to Maritzburg United at home. Maritzburg United striker Friday Samu’s headed goal in the first half of their KwaZulu-Natal derby against Royal AM was enough to bag the Team of Choice all three points. Maritzburg United goalkeeper Marcel Engelhardt wasn’t kept too busy in the first half until Mfundo Thikazi forced a sharp save out of the stopper. After the break, Royal AM finally introduced Letsoalo and he would have the best chance of the game for his side but Engelhardt proved equal to the attempt. Victor Letsoalo was dropped to the bench, and Royal AM recalled the likes of Ndumiso Mabena and Tebogo Potsane. In the latter stages Royal AM poured bodies forward but they could not break down the resolute hosts. John Maduka had rotated his side that lost to Mamelodi Sundowns in the cup over the weekend.

The bid to grab the remaining Caf Champions League spot for next season intensifies with three league games to go. Zambian forward Friday Samu threw race to ...

But they failed to build on that momentum and are now left with nine points to play for as they bid to play Caf Champions football next season. That leaves City, Pirates and Chiefs, with a chance to finish second on the table and play Caf Champions League football next season as Mamelodi Sundowns claimed another slot after wrapping up the league title with four games to go. Royal are placed second on the league standings- level points with second-placed Cape Town City and two points ahead of fourth-placed Kaizer Chiefs and five ahead of fifth-placed Orlando Pirates.

Zambian Friday Samu scored as lowly Maritzburg United upset Royal AM to leave the race for second place in the DStv Premiership wide open.

Friday Samu scored as lowly Maritzburg United upset Royal AM 1-0 to leave the race for second place in the South African Premiership wide open.

I do not have an exact answer, but part of the reason may be that we play without fear against the big boys. "These three points will go a long way toward ensuring our survival after a challenging season. "We had a lot of energy tonight, and good game management in the closing stages," said veteran Maritzburg centre-back Clayton Daniels, who was voted man of the match.