What is happening to Bloemfontein Celtic?
Plans To Revive Celtic Gain Momentum News reaching the Siya crew is that plans to revive Bloemfontein Celtic are gaining momentum. As previously reported, plans to bring back Siwelele to the Premier Soccer League is at and advanced stage, after the club’s status was sold to Royal AM due to financial challenges.
Who bought Bloem Celtic?
Shauwn Mkhize
Controversial KwaZulu-Natal business-person Shauwn Mkhize has bought Bloem Celtic, renamed it Royal AM and relocated the club to Durban, where its matches will take place this season.
Where is Bloemfontein Celtic now?
Royal AM
The PSL has confirmed Bloemfontein Celtic will be renamed Royal AM ahead of the new 2021-22 season. PSL chairman Irvin Khoza confirmed on Tuesday they had officially approved the sale of the club in accordance with article 14 of the National Soccer League handbook.
Is Bloem Celtic Royal AM?
Bloemfontein Celtic has a large fan base in the Free State. Its supporters were known as Siwelele. The team plays its home matches in Siwelele Park Ground. The club sold its franchise to Royal AM before the start of the 2021–22 South African Premier Division season.
How many supporters does Bloemfontein Celtic have?
Bloemfontein Celtic has a large fan base in the Free State. Its supporters were known as Siwelele. The team plays its home matches in Siwelele Park Ground….Bloemfontein Celtic F.C.
| Full name | Bloemfontein Celtic Football Club |
|---|---|
| Ground | Siwelele Park Ground, Bloemfontein |
| Capacity | 5,00 |
| League | ABC Motsepe League |
| 2021–22 | 11th |
How much did MaMkhize buy Celtic?
R50 million
Shauwn who is also known as MaMkhize bought the financially battling Celtic for R50 million.
Why is Bloemfontein Celtic sold?
Photo: Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images/Getty Images. Bloemfontein Celtic have sold their PSL status to businesswoman and reality TV star Shauwn Mkhize for a fee believed to be in the region of R50 million. This is according to a letter seen by TimesLIVE, which was sent to both clubs in question by the PSL.
Who is the new owner of Royal AM?
Royal AM owner Shauwn Mkhize marked her birthday this week with a brave photoshoot in the presence of the largest animals walking on earth, the African elephants. Mkhize is no stranger to the spotlight given that she leads a flashy life and she’s the boss of a South African top-flight club.
Is Botha msila still alive?
“Oh my, we’ve lost a giant,” sighed popular Celtic supporter Botha Msila. “To all supporters of Celtic, we need to be strong. His family must be strong too.
What is the future of Bloemfontein Celtic?
Bloemfontein Celtic’s sale brought to an end a 52-year existence of the club which has been renamed Royal AM and will now play out of KwaZulu-Natal. Former Bloemfontein Celtic coach John Maduka appears set to be asked to mentor Royal AM in their maiden top-flight season.
Where do Bloem Celtic play?
Bloem Celtic, widely known as ‘Phunya Sele Sele’, play at the Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium. The Siwelele faithful are known for getting behind Celtic at home games. Bloem Celtic finished eighth in the 2018-19 PSL despite the club being engulfed by financial turmoil. Bloemfontein Celtic see transfer ban come into effect
Where does Bloemfontein Celtic play PSL?
Bloemfontein Celtic is a South African football club based in Bloemfontein, Free State. The team plays in South Africa’s PSL. Get the latest news from Bloemfontein Celtic and live scores here. Bloem Celtic, widely known as ‘Phunya Sele Sele’, play at the Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium.
Did Celtic sell their PSL status for R50 million?
In a turn of shocking events, Bloemfontein Celtic have sold their Premier Soccer League (PSL) status for R50 million. According to Soccer Laduma, the PSL executive committee met on Friday to discuss the sale, with Royal AM owner, Shauwn Mkhize, tabling a lucrative offer for the Free State giants.