Melaka United F.C.
Melaka United Football Club (/məˈlɑːkə/) was a Malaysian defunct football club based in Malacca that competed in the Malaysia Super League. They were owned by Kenteam Sdn Bhd, which is one of main nitrile glove producers in Malaysia. The club's home ground has been the Hang Tuah Stadium, before moving to Hang Jebat Stadium in Paya Rumput, Krubong in 2005. The club represented the state of Malacca in Malaysian football competitions. They reached the top division in Malaysian football after back-to-back promotions as champion of the 2015 Malaysia FAM League and 2016 Malaysia Premier League.
| Full name | Melaka United Football Club | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Hang Tuah
Pelanduk (The Mousedeer) | |||
| Short name | MUFC | |||
| Founded | 1924, as MAFA | |||
| Dissolved | 2022 | |||
| Ground | Hang Jebat Stadium | |||
| Capacity | 40,000 | |||
| Owner | Melaka Football Association | |||
| League | Malaysia Super League | |||
| 2022 | Malaysia Super League, 10 th of 12 (ejected) | |||
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The club was formerly referred to as Malacca or officially as Malacca Amateur FA and Malacca FA. Malacca FA biggest achievement in Malaysia football was becoming the Malaysian League champion in 1983, led by Asian Football Hall of Fame, Soh Chin Ann.
The club's nickname was Hang Tuah, the name being synonymous with strength and intelligence.
Melaka United's regular kit colours were green and white for shirts, shorts and socks.