Maritzburg United last season welcomed back German coach Ernst Middendorp to the helm for a second spell and they spent most of the campaign in the top-eight before dropping out in the closing weeks.
United are the reincarnation of a beloved side from a past era of South African football, now seeking to ensure a regular diet of top-flight football to the provincial city of Pietermaritzburg.
The team are in their second spell in the Premier Soccer League after bouncing back from the disappointment of relegation in their first year.
Maritzburg United were re-established when businessmen Farook and Imraan Kadodia bought the franchise of the Tembisa-based side Classic in 2005.
The change of name from Classic to Maritzburg Classic was granted in September 2005 and at the end of the season it was changed further to Maritzburg United.
The Team of Choice reached the quarterfinals of last seasons Telkom Knockout but were eliminated by SuperSport United.
Thulani Hlatshwayo of Bidvest Wits is tackled by Yannick Zakri of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership match between Bidvest Wits and Maritzburg United 01 February 2019 at Bidvest Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Gabadinho Mhango of Bidvest Wits is challenged by Mpho Matsi of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership match between Bidvest Wits and Maritzburg United 01 February 2019 at Bidvest Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Sifiso Hlanti of Bidvest Wits challenges Yannick Zakri of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership match between Bidvest Wits and Maritzburg United 01 February 2019 at Bidvest Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Bandile Shandu of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United at Orlando Stadium ,South Africa on 01 December 2018 ©Aubrey Kgakatsi/BackpagePix
Justin Shonga of Orlando Pirates challenged by Rushine De Reuck of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United at Orlando Stadium ,South Africa on 01 December 2018 ©Aubrey Kgakatsi/BackpagePix
Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates challenges Brian Onyangou of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United at Orlando Stadium ,South Africa on 01 December 2018 ©Aubrey Kgakatsi/BackpagePix
Justin Shonga of Orlando Pirates challenged by Mxolisi Kunene of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United at Orlando Stadium ,South Africa on 01 December 2018 ©Aubrey Kgakatsi/BackpagePix
Deolin Mekoa of Martizburg United challenged by Moeketsi Sekola of Highlands Park during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Maritzburg United and Highlands Park at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg on 09 November 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Siphesihle Ndlovu of Maritzburg United challenged by Mothobi Mvala of Highlands Park during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Maritzburg United and Highlands Park at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg on 09 November 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Lindokuhle Mbatha of Highlands Park challenged by Deolin Mekoa of Martizburg United during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Maritzburg United and Highlands Park at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg on 09 November 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Yannick Zakri of Maritzburg United challenged by Luckyboy Mokoena of Highlands Park during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Maritzburg United and Highlands Park at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg on 09 November 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Moeketsi Sekola of Highlands Park challenged by Deolin Mekoa of Martizburg United during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Maritzburg United and Highlands Park at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg on 09 November 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Mohau Mokate of Maritzburg United challenged by Peter Shalulile of Highlands Park during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Maritzburg United and Highlands Park at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg on 09 November 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Yannick Zakri of Maritzburg United challenged by Sphiwe Msimango of Highlands Park during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Maritzburg United and Highlands Park at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg on 09 November 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Siphelele Ntshangase (c) of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Keagan Buchanan (l) and Siyanda Xulu (r) of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Maritzburg United and Kaizer Chiefs at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg on 17 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Siyabonga Ngezana of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Andrea Fileccia of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Maritzburg United and Kaizer Chiefs at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg on 17 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ramahlwe Mphahlele of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Siphesihle Ndlovu of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Maritzburg United and Kaizer Chiefs at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg on 17 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Siyanda Xulu of Maritzburg United challenged by Leonardo Castro of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Maritzburg United and Kaizer Chiefs at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg on 17 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Leonardo Castro of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Rushine De Reuck of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Maritzburg United and Kaizer Chiefs at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg on 17 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Riyaad Norodien of Cape Town City is challenged by Tlou Masegela of Maritzburg United during the MTN 8 Quarter final match between Maritzburg United and Cape Town City on the 12 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Riyaad Norodien of Cape Town City challenges Siyanda Xulu of Maritzburg United during the MTN 8 Quarter final match between Maritzburg United and Cape Town City on the 12 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Rushine De Reuck of Maritzburg United challenges Thabo Nodada of Cape Town City during the MTN 8 Quarter final match between Maritzburg United and Cape Town City on the 12 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Keletso Makgalwa of Maritzburg United during the MTN 8 Quarter final match between Maritzburg United and Cape Town City on the 12 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Riyaad Norodien of Cape Town City is challenged by Tlou Masegela of Maritzburg United during the MTN 8 Quarter final match between Maritzburg United and Cape Town City on the 12 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Roland Putsche of Cape Town City is challenged by Deolin Mekoa of Maritzburg United during the MTN 8 Quarter final match between Maritzburg United and Cape Town City on the 12 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Siphesihle Ndlovu of Maritzburg United is challenged by Thabo Nodada of Cape Town City during the MTN 8 Quarter final match between Maritzburg United and Cape Town City on the 12 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Siphesihle Ndlovu of Maritzburg United is challenged by Thabo Nodada of Cape Town City during the MTN 8 Quarter final match between Maritzburg United and Cape Town City on the 12 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Divine Lunga of Golden Arrows is challenged by Bandile Shandu of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership match Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows on the 05 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Bokang Tlhone of Maritzburg United challenges Knox Mutizwa of Golden Arrows during the Absa Premiership match Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows on the 05 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Knox Mutuzwa of Golden Arrows is challenged by Siyanda Xulu of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership match Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows on the 05 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Divine Lunga of Golden Arrows is challenged by Bandile Shandu of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership match Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows on the 05 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Divine Lunga of Golden Arrows is challenged by Bandile Shandu of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership match Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows on the 05 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Mxolisi Kunene of Maritzburg United challenges Lerato Lamola of Golden Arrows during the Absa Premiership match Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows on the 05 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Keagan Buchanan of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership match Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows on the 05 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Fortune Makaringe of Maritzburg United is tackled by Danny Phiri of Golden Arrows during the Absa Premiership match Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows on the 05 August 2018 at Harry Gwala Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Fortune Makaringe of Maritzburg United tackled by Daniel Cardoso of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 28 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Mohau Mokate of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 28 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
George Maluleka of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Fortune Makaringe of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 28 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Ramahlwe Mphahlele of Kaizer Chiefs helps bleeding Mohau Mokate of Maritzburg United walk out the pitch during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 28 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Yazid Atouba of Maritzburg United tackled by Siyabonga Ngezana of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 28 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Bevan Fransman of Maritzburg United challenged by Gustavo Paez of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 28 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Andrea Fileccia of Maritzburg United challenged by Joseph Molangoane of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 28 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePi
George Maluleka of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Lebohang Maboe of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 28 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Gustavo Paez of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Bevan Fransman of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 28 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Gustavo Paez of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Pogiso Sanoka of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 28 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Siyanda Xulu of Maritzburg United challenged by Gustavo Paez of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 28 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Bernard Parker of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Rushine De Reuck of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 28 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Motjeka Madisha of Mamelodi Sundowns FC slides in to get the ball from Bokang Tlhone of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 25 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Mxolisi Kunene of Maritzburg United boots the ball past the defence of Tiyani Mabunda of Mamelodi Sundowns FC during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 25 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Andrea Fileccia of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 25 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Tebogo Langerman of Mamelodi Sundowns FC gets past the defence of Bandile Shandu of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 25 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Tebogo Langerman of Mamelodi Sundowns FC shoulders Andrea Fileccia of Maritzburg United out of the way during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 25 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Mxolisi Kunene of Maritzburg United compete to get to the ball during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 25 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Hlompho Kekana Captain of Mamelodi Sundowns FC has his eyes on the ball as Bokang Tlhone of Maritzburg United gets lines up the clearing kick during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 25 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Siphesihle Ndlovu of Maritzburg United challenges Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns FC during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 25 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Bokang Tlhone of Maritzburg United challenges Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns FC during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 25 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePi
Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns FC puts out a foot to try and prevent Siphesihle Ndlovu of Maritzburg United of getting away with the ball during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 25 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Thabiso Kutumela of Orlando Pirates scores past Richard Ofori of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United on 03 February 2018 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Thabiso Kutumela of Orlando Pirates challenges Brian Onyango of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United on 03 February 2018 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Thabiso Kutumela of Orlando Pirates challenges Brian Onyango of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United on 03 February 2018 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Ndiviwe Mdabuka of Ajax Cape Town evades challenge from Evans Rusike of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Ajax Cape Town and Maritzburg United at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town on 5 January 2017 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Ndiviwe Mdabuka of Ajax Cape Town challenged by Fortune Makaringe of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Ajax Cape Town and Maritzburg United at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town on 5 January 2017 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Evans Rusike of Maritzburg United challenged by Tercious Malepe of Ajax Cape Town during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Ajax Cape Town and Maritzburg United at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town on 5 January 2017 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Tashreeq Morris of Ajax Cape Town challenged by Pogiso Sanoka of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Ajax Cape Town and Maritzburg United at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town on 5 January 2017 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Tashreeq Morris of Ajax Cape Town tackled by Siphesihle Ndlovu of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Ajax Cape Town and Maritzburg United at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town on 5 January 2017 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Toriq Losper of Ajax Cape Town fouled by Fortune Makaringe of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Ajax Cape Town and Maritzburg United at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town on 5 January 2017 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Tashreeq Morris of Ajax Cape Town evades challenge from Siphesihle Ndlovu of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Ajax Cape Town and Maritzburg United at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town on 5 January 2017 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
Lebohang Maboe of Maritzburg United evades tackle from Nkanyiso Mngwengwe of Golden Arrows during the 2017/18 Absa Premiership football match between Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban on 17 December 2017 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Lebohang Maboe of Maritzburg United tackled by Nkanyiso Mngwengwe of Golden Arrows during the 2017/18 Absa Premiership football match between Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban on 17 December 2017 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Andrea Fileccia of Maritzburg United wins header against Zolani Nkombelo of Golden Arrows during the 2017/18 Absa Premiership football match between Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban on 17 December 2017 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Mohau Mokate of Maritzburg United wins header against Musa Bilankulu of Golden Arrows during the 2017/18 Absa Premiership football match between Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban on 17 December 2017 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Richard Ofori punches clear of teammate Pogiso Sanoka of Maritzburg United during the 2017/18 Absa Premiership football match between Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban on 17 December 2017 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Knox Mutizwa of Golden Arrows tackles Fortune Makaringe of Maritzburg United during the 2017/18 Absa Premiership football match between Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban on 17 December 2017 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Nkanyiso Mngwengwe of Golden Arrows tackles Evans Rusike of Maritzburg United during the 2017/18 Absa Premiership football match between Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban on 17 December 2017 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Lebohang Maboe of Maritzburg United shields ball from Lehlohonolo Nonyane of Golden Arrows during the 2017/18 Absa Premiership football match between Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban on 17 December 2017 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Bevan Fransman of Maritzburg United clears ball from Knox Mutizwa of Golden Arrows during the 2017/18 Absa Premiership football match between Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban on 17 December 2017 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Lebohang Maboe of Maritzburg United wins header against Kudakwashe Mahachi of Golden Arrows during the 2017/18 Absa Premiership football match between Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban on 17 December 2017 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Nduduzo Sibiya of Golden Arrows fires shot past defender Bevan Fransman of Maritzburg United during the 2017/18 Absa Premiership football match between Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban on 17 December 2017 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Percy Tau of Mamelodi Sundowns tackled by Siyanda Xulu of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Maritzburg United at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 13 December 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Percy Tau of Mamelodi Sundowns tackled by Siyanda Xulu of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Maritzburg United at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 13 December 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Siphesihle Ndlovu of Maritzburg United challenged by Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Maritzburg United at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 13 December 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Hlompho Kekana of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Deolin Mekoa of Martizburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Maritzburg United at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 13 December 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Hlompho Kekana of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Fortune Makaringe of Martizburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Maritzburg United at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 13 December 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Siphesihle Ndlovu of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Maritzburg United at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 13 December 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Siphesihle Ndlovu of Maritzburg United challenged by Sibusiso Vilakazi of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Maritzburg United at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 13 December 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Siphesihle Ndlovu of Maritzburg United challenged by Sibusiso Vilakazi of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 football match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Maritzburg United at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 13 December 2017 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Deolin Mekoa of Maritzburg Utd
Itumeleng Khune G/K of Kaizer Chiefs with Willard Katsande of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2017/18game between Maritzburg United and Kaizer Chiefs at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg on 20 September 2017 © BackpagePix
Yazid Atouba of Maritzburg Utd
Thabo Matlaba of Orlando Pirates and Mxolisi Kunene of Maritzburg Utd during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Orlando Pirates at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 15 September 2017 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix
Siphesihle Ndlovu of Maritzburg Utd and Thabo Rakhale of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Orlando Pirates at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 15 September 2017 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix
Evans Rusike of Maritzburg Utd and Thabo Matlaba of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Orlando Pirates at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 15 September 2017 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix
Thabo Matlaba of Orlando Pirates and Mxolisi Kunene Richard Ofori during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Orlando Pirates at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 15 September 2017 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix
Mthokozisi Dube of Orlando Pirates holds off Richard Ofori of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Orlando Pirates at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 15 September 2017 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix
Mthokozisi Dube of Orlando Pirates holds off Richard Ofori of Maritzburg United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Orlando Pirates at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 15 September 2017 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix
Mthokozisi Dube of Orlando Pirates and Mxolisi Kunene of Maritzburg Utd go after the ball during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Maritzburg United and Orlando Pirates at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 15 September 2017 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix
Michael Morton of AmaZulu and Lebohang Maboe of Maritzburg Utd during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between AmaZulu and Maritzburg United at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 12 September 2017 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix
Denis Weidlich of Maritzburg Utd with Rhulani Manzini of AmaZulu during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between AmaZulu and Maritzburg United at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 12 September 2017 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix
Lebohang Maboe of Maritzburg United and Michael Morton of AmaZulu during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between AmaZulu and Maritzburg United at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 12 September 2017 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix
Thembela Sikhakhane of AmaZulu and Mohau Mokate of Maritzburg United go for the ball during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between AmaZulu and Maritzburg United at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 12 September 2017 © Steve Haag/BackpagePix