Royal AM F.C.

Royal AM (also known as "Thwihli Thwahla") is a South African football club based in Durban, KwaZulu Natal that plays in the DSTV Premiership.

Royal AM F.C.
Full nameRoyal AM Football Club
Nickname(s)"Thwihli Thwahla"
GroundChatsworth Stadium
Capacity22 000
OwnerShauwn Mkhize
ChairmanAndile Mpisane[1]
ManagerJohn Maduka
LeagueDStv Premiership
2022–2311th
WebsiteClub website
colours
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History

Originally, the club was called Kings United, before changing its name to Real Kings.[2]

In 2019, Shauwn Mkhize and her son Andile Mpisane purchased Real Kings, renaming it Royal AM.[3]

They bought their right to play in the top tier after purchasing the Premiership license from Bloemfontein Celtic in August 2021.[4][5]

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.[6]

Sponsorship

In August 2023, the broke Msunduzi Local Municipality stated that it was going ahead with a R27 million sponsorship of Royal AM.[7]

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.

No.Pos. NationPlayer
28DF  RSASikhethele Mabuza
29DF  RSAMlungisi Sikakane
30FW  RSARuzaigh Gamildien
31DF  RSAAyanda Jiyane
33FW  LESSera Motebang
34MF  RSAMfundo Thikazi
38FW  RSALevy Mashiane
40DF  RSAPhilani Cele
42FW  RSAJabulani Ncobeni
43MF  RSAShane Roberts
44DF  RSASabelo Sithole
45FW  RSASedwyn George
46MF  RSAMoffat Mdluli
50MF  RSAMenzi Masuku
77MF  RSAHopewell Cele

Honours

Notes

League record

References

Royal AM F.C results