Royal AM earn KwaZulu-Natal bragging rights

Royal AM seemed unaffected by their recent legal problems as they romped to a 1-0 win over Amazulu in the Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Legacy Cup in Ulundi.

Mfundo Thikazi scored twice as Royal AM defeated Richards Bay 2-0 in their  semifinal match to go to the preseason cup’s championship match.

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Royal AM take Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Legacy Cup

Siphiwe Cele scored the final’s lone goal to give Thwihli Thwala the win and Usuthu their first preseason loss. 

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In the 24th minute, Cele made a  perfectly timed run in behind AmaZulu’s defence, dribbling beyond Andile Mbanjwa before poking the ball into the vacant net. 

After winning the ball in Usuthu’s half, Mzwandile Dlamini made an excellent pick and executed the pass at the perfect time to set Cele in on goal.   

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AmaZulu bleieved they had scored through Rowan Human, but the goal was chalked off, and Royal AM, who had Nkanyiso Zungu in the centre controlling the game, remained unfazed.

Crowned the new kings of KwaZulu-Natal

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The royal city of Ulundi fittingly saw Royal AM prevail over Usuthu, who had won this pre-season cup the year before.

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi did not attend the match this year after he underwent a back operation, having been advised by doctors to remain at home to recover.

Even though it is only the preseason, this victory serves as a prelude to Royal AM’s huge week to come with another PSL term getting underway. 

Royal AM have been struck a blow to their preparations though as the Court for abritration in Sport has found their Fifa transfer ban to be in order.

The club have been punished over failure to properly compensate released players.