By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Samir “Kokota Piano” Nurkovic has received a 30-day notice from Royal AM as they seek to terminate his contract.
Nurkovic joined Thwihli Thwahla on a free transfer from Chiefs in July, but has been nursing an injury since his arrival.
SABC reported that Royal AM owner, Shauwn Mkhize, has given Nurkovic 30 days to leave the club due to him being on “sick leave” and “exhausting” the period allowed for being on the mend.
Nurkovic made his first appearance in the colours of Thwihli Thwahla two weeks ago when they took on Chiefs in the Macufe Cup, however it is suspected that he had not fully recovered from his long-term injury.
Nurkovic is still owed his salary for July and August but has been informed that all outstanding monies would be settled once the 30-day notice has lapsed and he is no longer on Royal AM’s books.
It remains to be seen what route Nurkovic will now take, either through the Premier Soccer League Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) or to directly approach world governing body FIFA because of his status as a foreigner.
Meanwhile It remains unclear if Khabo Zondo is still part of the Royal AM coaching staff.
Zondo seem to have left the team when he didn’t show up for camp ahead of their DStv Premiership match against SuperSport United.
Mkhize claimed that he had been left behind in Durban to work on the team that will play the Champions League game on Friday.