Motsepe Foundation Championship side Milford FC have been placed in a difficult position in their ambitions for the Nedbank Cup run with the ongoing Royal AM debacle front and centre.
Giant slayers in the previous season after beating Kaizer Chiefs in the last 32 of the Ke Yona competition, the second-tier side remains in the dark about the scheduled meeting with Thwihli Thwahla this time around.
The two teams were originally scheduled to meet on January 29 in Pietermaritzburg but that wasnt possible after the PSL suspended Royal AM from participating in any competition with their ongoing financial troubles.
The Pietermaritzburg-based outfit has not participated in a league match since a 3-1 defeat to TS Galaxy on December 29. As it stands, Royal AM remain suspended from the PSL, leaving the future of the club hanging in the balance.
Reports suggest the club could face expulsion from the top flight of South African football, if they aren't able to financially prove their readiness to finish the campaign. However, with the round of 16 fixtures of the Nedbank Cup commencing this week, interest is growing around the leagues impending decision regarding Royal AM.