“We are excited by the opportunity to further develop the Umbro Brand in the Country, and with the Club having a strong footprint in the Capital of the Province of KwaZulu Natal, everyone at Umbro is delighted to partner with Maritzburg United Football Club and welcome the Club to the Umbro family.

"We have been working hard with the Club to put some great plans in place that will excite the fans this season and for many to come. We look forward to building a long lasting relationship with the Club and help them grow from strength to strength. We are very impressed with the plans they have to take this Club forward”. Commented Donovan Bell, Umbro South Africa’s Sales Manager.

Younus Kadodia, Commercial Manager of Maritzburg United Football Club added “we are now delighted to welcome Umbro whose football performance credentials are second to none.

"As one of the well supported Clubs in the Country, we are confident that our partnership will continue to raise awareness of the Umbro Brand and we are delighted in becoming part of the rich history of Umbro and are looking forward to a successful season.”