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22 Jan 2025 08:49-05:00

Royal AM vs Orlando Pirates PSL clash due to be played on Thursday evening is OFF as PSL release statement confirming cancellation and Thwihli Thwahla's ongoing SARS issues

Despite assurances from the Durban-based club, reports are now emerging that their mid-week PSL and weekend cup matches are postponed.

Royal AM finally paid players in early January
Richard Makhoba promised his team would 'fight' Pirates on pitch
Match has been called off

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WHAT HAPPENED?
Despite recent reports that Royal AM had paid their players and were able to resume their league and cup program, it appears that the club are still not able to honour their fixtures.
The news broke on X after a post by respected Metro FM and SABC Sports journalist Andile Ncube.

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WHAT MORE?
Earlier in the day GOAL reported that Royal AM General Manager Richard Makhoba had issued a warning to Orlando Pirates ahead of their forthcoming Premier Soccer League match in Pietermaritzburg and called for supporters to 'come witness the new chapter' in the club's history.
PSL RELEASE STATEMENT
On Wednesday afternoon the PSL released a statement regarding Royal AM and their upcoming fixtures.

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WHAT NEXT FOR ROYAL AM?
The club will not be allowed to compete in any matches under the auspices of the PSL until they and the appointed curator provide the governing body a 'Letter of Comfort'.
It is concerning this document was not already provided ahead of the Pirates match, however the club has another opportunity to do so when the PSL Executive Committee meets again on Friday 24th.
Even if the document is provided on that date it comes too late to save Royal AM's Nedbank Cup fixture against Milford on Monday evening, which is officially postponed.
The next match slated for Royal AM is a PSL clash against Gallants due to be played February 1.