Full Name: Maritzburg United Football Club City: Pietermaritzburg Founded: 1979 Stadium: Harry Gwala Stadium (10,000) Colors: Blue, White Nickname: The Team of Choice
Description: Purchased the franchise of Tembisa Classic during the 2005-06 season and for the duration of that season there were effectively two Maritzburg United teams competing, one in the Castle Premiership and one in the Mvela Golden League. The second-division team was eliminated at the end of the season.
Maritzburg United are currently using Woodburn Stadium while their normal home, the Harry Gwala Stadium, is being renovated for the 2010 World Cup.
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