As Royal AM's future grows increasingly uncertain with each passing hour, fans have voiced their opinions on the club's impending doom.
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The story
Local reports indicate that the future of Royal AM is becoming increasingly uncertain following a damaging court ruling involving SARS.
The Betway Premiership club is facing major turmoil, primarily due to a massive R40 million debt owed by owner Shawn 'MaMkhize' Mkhize, creating significant financial instability and putting the club's existence at risk.
Earlier this month, the PSL took the rare step of suspending all fixtures involving Royal AM as the crisis deepened.
After a short court battle, the ruling has decreed that the club must be sold to settle its financial obligations. With the looming threat of liquidation, supporters did not hold back in reacting to the news on social media:
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Royal AM owners declared their immaturity to handle finances right there ?? pic.twitter.com/yrdR6Sb5HT
— #NativeOfBelaBela (@tsheko2020) February 17, 2025
There's nothing sad about the death of Royal AM. This is the same club that gave players bonuses ka di brown envelopes. The same club that insults pro footballers by fielding Andile Mpisane. Their death is to be celebrated, of you ask me. https://t.co/UH6QkpEfB9
— Myekameister (@siyabulelatonon) February 17, 2025
I hope whoever buys Royal AM, will consider returning Bloemfontein Celtic to its rightful home and restoring a beloved piece of South African football heritage.??I miss these scenes: pic.twitter.com/pzL3BtMksB
— Mbaliyezwe (@mbali_ndlela) February 17, 2025
I still say, the PSL finds itself in this position because they were cowards in 2021 when Royal AM decided to boycott the playoffs. Iron Duke even mentioned in the presser that they were under pressure because the league had to start. That's why they had to facilitate that sale.
— Kubo Kubo (@Bantu_Kubo) February 17, 2025
Andile Ncube. What do you mean? Royal AM has done nothing but bring the PSL into disreputeThis is a happy day for our football. https://t.co/mpl92cIWvA
— Byron Ruiters???? (@byron_ruiters) February 17, 2025
The PSL committee working on the Royal AM situation. pic.twitter.com/on5takkPx0
— Football SA (@SAFootClassics) February 16, 2025
The Royal AM owners have showed no respect for the law or for football, so it can't be a sad day for football. The victims are the players and technical team who've lost their livelihoods because of the owner's actions. https://t.co/kPIXiPQwl5
— Vhasa ?? (@JayFromVenda) February 17, 2025
Farewell chairman.The best to ever do it!Rich kids are busy with Nyaope, alcohol and sex.You were a chairman, pro player, musician, responsible husband and a loving Dad. All at the age of 22!!!I hope whoever buys the status of Royal AM keeps you and Thabo Matlaba pic.twitter.com/dla259OZ5b
— STAPURA?? (@Stapura2024) February 17, 2025
Royal AM? you were great pic.twitter.com/1RlKmFVSV9 https://t.co/jjjKwxWOjS
— smh (@sanelengcobo_) February 17, 2025
Mamkhize is being used as an example by SARS, NEVER EVER OWE SARS millions and still live a lavish lifestyle posting on social media, buying cars like you are buying underwears while you owe SARS, Now they took Royal Royal AM, Mamkhize is finished. pic.twitter.com/PiktE9sRIv
— k2 (@TalkLessers) February 17, 2025
yeah, Royal AM was just asking for SARS when this dropped?????? pic.twitter.com/Z1Cb5F8fZZ https://t.co/jjjKwxWOjS
— smh (@sanelengcobo_) February 17, 2025
The only people I'm worried about in this Royal AM saga are those innocent employees especially players... https://t.co/Hfww06D3Kh
— Sundowns_Fanatic ?? ?? (@Madumetja__M08) February 17, 2025
Dr President Motsepe must buy that Royal AM n move it to Bloemfontein to be our B team
— Strata ke Office #SKO (@gevaarlik21) February 17, 2025
I have no sympathy for Royal AM. From the start, it was clear the club lacked the right intentions to be a key figure in local football. It was always more about the owners than the sport itself. This should be a hard lesson for the PSL going forward.
— ubhekani (@u_bhekani) February 18, 2025
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