‘MaMkhize’ excited by Royal AM’s CAF Confederation Cup challenge

Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize is excited about the challenge that lies ahead for Royal AM in playing on the African continent.

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The ambitious KwaZulu-Natal DStv Premiership club surpassed expectations last season under the now departed coach John Maduka.

Thwihli Thwahla finished the 2021/22 season in third place in the standings to secure their spot in the CAF Confederations Cup.

Royal AM will name their new coach next week

Despite the exit of Maduka, a number of new players – and a new coach – will be unveiled next week.

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MaMkhize said according to the Sowetan: “The past season had been exciting, amazing… seeing our players finish in the top three and that was not what I expected.

“I’m looking forward to going to Africa. It is a new challenge. It was a challenge for me to get into the PSL. Now I have another challenge going to Africa and I’m looking forward to it. It has been an amazing season.”

Mkhize added: “We must have two clubs because what we noticed is that towards the end of the season, we only had one defender due to injuries. So we learned from that and we said we must increase the squad so that they are not drained.

“So wait for my [media] conference on the 28th [of June] where we will announce new players and the new coach.”

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Royal AM edged Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs on goal difference after all three sides finished on 47 points last season.

Cape Town City FC ended in second place on 49 points, while Mamelodi Sundowns were the runaway winners on 65 points.

Royal AM and Marumo Gallants will represent Mzansi in next season’s CAF Confederations Cup.

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