SABC Sport can exclusively reveal striker Samir Nurkovic has now formally made a request to FIFA to charge Royal AM.
“We have a solid case,” are Royal AM attorney Leruma Thobejane's words to SABC Sport this week when quizzed about a FIFA ruling against the club in the matter involving striker Samir Nurkovic.
DStv Premiership side Royal AM are in hot water and face a hefty FIFA sanction after missing the deadline to pay striker Samir Nurkovic and his representatives – a sum understood to be around R12-million.
SABC Sport can confirm Royal AM owe former striker Samir Nurkovic a figure in the region of R12-million for prematurely terminating his contract.
Royal AM presented a “weak argument” devoid of facts in their efforts to have striker Samir Nurkovic’s claim at FIFA dismissed, the player’s lawyer has told SABC Sport.
Royal AM coach John Maduka was happy with the last gasp point they managed to take off Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday.