The show will serve as a prelude to teams first league outing for the 2009/10 season against reigning league champions, Supersport United on Friday the 07 August 2009.

The game is scheduled for a 20H00 kick-off at the Woodburn Stadium.

The television show is now in its 14th year and the 26 minute weekly magazine show travels the globe to showcase current super stars, emerging talents and football legends.

The Club’s Brand Manager, Mr. Younus Kadodia believes this show will give the “Team of Choice”, the City of Pietermaritzburg, its communities and its immediate surroundings a unique opportunity to go global through a very popular football television show.

“We believe that the communities and our City have been very supportive in its endeavors to ensure that Maritzburg United remains an asset the City and Province and on the national and continental stages.

" Herewith lies an avenue that will give us global recognition therefore as a community the season’s pipe opener is crucial for a global impact on the Team and the City.

"I am positive that this exercise is viewed as important and my appeal to supporters is to come out in numbers and add value in presence and vocal support that can send an explosive message to a global audience that can reap rich dividends for all,” added Kadodia