Royal AM Women is a women's soccer club based in Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal. The team competes in the SAFA Women's League, the top tier women's football league in South Africa.[1]

Royal AM Women F.C.
Full nameRoyal AM Women's Football Club
Nickname(s)Thwihli Thwahla
Founded2022
GroundHarry Gwala Stadium
Capacity6500
Coordinates29.6173° S, 30.3843° E
OwnerShauwn Mkhize
ChairmanAndile Mpisane
ManagerSouth Africa Thato Haraba
LeagueSAFA Women's League
20235th
Current season

History

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In 2022, Shauwn Mkhize purchased Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies, renaming it Royal AM Ladies.[2]

The club ended their maiden 2022 Hollywoodbets Super League in 6th position. In 2023, they ended the 2023 Hollywoodbets Super League season in 5th position.[3]

Players

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Current squad

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Notable players

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FIFA World Cup participants

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List of players that were called up for a FIFA Women's World Cup while playing for Royal AM Women. In brackets, the tournament played:

References

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  1. ^ Kganyago, Lethabo (2023-10-23). "Hollywoodbets Super League Wrap". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  2. ^ "MaMkhize buys Celtic Ladies, renames it Royal AM Ladies". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  3. ^ "Hollywoodbets Super League Log - Diski Zone". 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2023-12-13.