AmaZulu, Golden Arrows and Royal AM honoured by eThekwini mayor at gala dinner

The mood was jovial at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre with light-hearted chirps exchanging between the three club owners as they dined with eThekwini Mayor Councilor Mxolisi Kaunda, and KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala.

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The gala dinner was hosted by the mayor’s office to applaud AmaZulu, Golden Arrows and Royal AM for their respective success in the 2020/21 season.

AmaZulu FC president Sandile Zungu; Director, Manzini Zungu; General Manager, Tsepiso Mofokeng congratulated Golden Arrows and Royal AM chairladies Mato Madlala and Shawn Mkhize.

“We extend our deep gratitude to the leadership of His Worship Councillor, Bab’ Mxolisi Kaunda and the Premier Sihle Zikalala in attendance. It was not our right for you to do this but you saw it fitting to reach out,” said the president during his remarks on the night.

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The president thanked AmaZulu coach Benni McCarthy in his absence and his technical team for steering the club to CAF Champions League qualification after finishing the league as runners-up and bagging the DStv Premiership Coach of the Season award.

Zungu further wished his counterparts Golden Arrows and Royal AM well in their upcoming seasons while also promising to continue raising the flag high in the DStv Premiership in the 2021/22 season.

With 11 seasons to go before the club reaches its centenary year, the pride of the nation under the leadership of Zungu will be vying for top honours on offer.