Maritzburg United have made a big announcement on the club's future ahead of the new campaign.
The Team of Choice will be leaving Pietermaritzburg with immediate effect ahead of the 2024/25 Motsepe Foundation Championship.
United have revealed that they have struggled to get support from their municipality over the last year and are now relocating, although the new destination has not been revealed.
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"It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of a significant change for Maritzburg United Football Club," the club announced in a statement.
"After exhaustive efforts and much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to relocate the club to a new city, effective from the start of the 2024/ 2025 season.
"This decision has been prompted by a lack of support from the leadership of our Municipality - despite our numerous efforts and attempts to engage in dialogue and find a solution regarding the use of a stadium for official league matches over the last 12 months, we have been unable to secure the necessary support to sustain the club in Pietermaritzburg and challenge for promotion back to the Premier Soccer League.
"As we say goodbye, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, partners and most importantly, the "Blue Army" - the club's incredible supporters.
"Your unwavering support and passion have been the lifeblood of Maritzburg United. You have stood by us through victories and losses, through the good times and the challenging periods. Your loyalty has been an integral part of our identity and success.
"We will always cherish the memories and achievements we shared together.
"The local community was always at the heart of everything we did at the Team of Choice.
"From an array of outreach programs and collaborations, many relationships were forged and we would like to think that we helped unite the city of Pietermaritzburg - across all walks of life - during our 21 years.
"We would also like to believe that the club provided hope and opportunity for the youth of the region as holistic development of local talent was always a cornerstone of our club.
"And indeed there have been many individuals - both players and coaches, who have made the most of the supportive and nurturing environment at Maritzburg United before going onto to even greater heights in their careers."