Royal AM president Shauwn Mkhize breathed a sigh of relief after her club secured their Premier Soccer League status on the last day of the season.
Thwihli Thwahla had a mixed season after they were banned from signing players by FIFA following an outstanding payment to Samir Nurkovic, while another case was opened over financial disagreements with Ricardo Nascimento.
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The KwaZulu-Natal-based side, though not being able to sign players, managed to stay up after securing a 2-1 win over Moroka Swallows to avoid the relegation/promotion playoffs.
Royal AM finished the season in 13th place with 33 points after 30 games and Mkhize expressed a big sigh of relief.
“Sporting a smile and breathing in a deep sigh of relief as we drew to an end this challenging soccer season – a weight lifted off our shoulders,” MaMkhize wrote on social media.
“Now I can savior a little joys without the looming threat of relegation! Echoing the famous words of coach Thobejane ‘football can kill you a real death’.”
While Royal AM survived the chop, fellow KZN side Richards Bay will meet AmaTuks and Baroka in the playoffs.
