Royal AM

2022 - 7 - 30

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LATEST: Nurkovic's Royal AM debut set to be delayed (The South African)

There is no clarity over how long it will be before former Chiefs star Samir Nurkovic makes his Royal AM debut amidst injury concerns.

But it’s normal as Chiefs couldn’t wait for me forever to recover because, at the time, they needed players, they couldn’t sign anybody [FIFA transfer ban], and I understand. “I think he did well at Chiefs when he arrived, until the time when he got injured, he’s still injured even now. “I know that Samir Nurkovic is under pressure to be what we are.

'That's like asking for KFC's recipe': Royal AM's MaMkhize on Mnisi (Citizen)

Royal AM boss Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize beat around the bush when asked about her club chief executive Sinky Mnisi's suspension this week.

But I am not going to entertain the noise of the world.” “I also go to (different radio (stations) all the time. If I have something to say about my CEO I will call a media briefing.

KZN Premier's Cup Semi-Final Wrap (Soccer Laduma)

Uthongathi 3-1 Maritzburg United Holders Maritzburg United were knocked out in the quarter-final...

AmaZulu and Golden Arrows will enter the tournament in the semi-finals on Sunday, while the final will be contested on Sunday afternoon Royal AM went through to the semi-finals after edging Richards Bay 7-6 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time early on Saturday afternoon at King Zwelithini Stadium. Uthongathi booked their spot in the semi-finals and will play against Royal AM on Sunday morning after Thwihli Thwahla won their quarter-final clash against Richards Bay earlier on Saturday.

KZN Premier's Cup Quarter-Final Wrap (Soccer Laduma)

Uthongathi 3-1 Maritzburg United Holders Maritzburg United were knocked out in the quarter-final...

KZN Premier's Cup Semi-Final Wrap, 31 July 2022 (Soccer Laduma)

New signing Andre de Jong was on target as Royal AM advanced to the KZN Premier's Cup final with a 2-0 win over Uthongathi on Sunday morning.

Thwihli Thwahla were then punished five minutes later for being too casual at the back, as Ferdinand Nkwuda dispossessed Tshepo Rikhotso to go clear on goal and equalised with a low strike away from Mpoto in a one-on-one, sending the game to penalties. Royal AM were unlucky not to grab the third goal early in the second stanza after half-time substitute Phila Mzila dribbled his way clear on goal at the near post but his cracking shot was wonderfully saved by shot-stopper Dumisani Msibi. Thwihli Thwahla brought a completely different line-up to the one that started in quarter-final win over Richards Bay on Saturday, as De Jong partnered Mxolisi Macuphu upfront while the Cane Cutters were unchanged after knocking out holders Maritzburg United.

KZN Premier's Cup Final Report: Royal AM v AmaZulu 31 July 2022 (Soccer Laduma)

Royal AM were crowned 2022 KZN Premier's Cup champions for the first time defeating AmaZulu 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.

Ruzaigh Gamildien stepped up restored the lead for Royal AM. However, Brandon Truter's charges could not maintain their attacking intensity in the back end of the first stanza and dropped deep. Usuthu were fired up to get back into the game but their first sight of goal came on the hour-mark after they won a free-kick on the edge of the box but Gabadinho Mhango curled his diagonal shot over the crossbar.