South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) secretary general Nhlanhla Shabalala says they are still hopeful that Royal AM's status can be rescued between now and next Thursday.
SABC Sport can confirm that the Premier Soccer League executive committee decided the membership of Royal AM should be terminated.
The Premier Soccer League dispute resolution chamber [DRC] has declared several Royal AM players free agents, SABC Sport can confirm.
The deal that could have saved Royal AM has officially fallen through after the SARS curator confirmed that the winning bidder had in fact failed to make the payment before the stipulated deadline.
Royal AM players have received the welcome news of the club's sale as they returned to training on Thursday after several months in limbo.
Magesi FC coach Owen Da Gama has shared how they are approaching the long-drawn-out troubles of Royal AM, which continue to be confusing in their relegation battle.