Manchester United football club have confirmed they will visit South Africa as part of their pre-season tour, where they are expected to play two matches next month
According to reports the Red Devils will is expected to face AmaZulu FC in Durban on July 18 and Ajax Cape Town in Cape Town three days later.
This will be United's first visit since 2008 and the tour will be sponsored by MTN, the club's mobile telecommunications partner in Southern Africa.
The opening match will take place at the 54,000-capacity Moses Mabhida Stadium, venue for Spain's World Cup semi-final win over Germany, on Mandela Day.
"The training camp and matches in South Africa will be an important part of our preparations for the 2012/13 season and an excellent chance to renew our acquaintance with our loyal and enthusiastic fans in South Africa," said Red Devils chief executive David Gill.
This will be United's first visit since 2008 and the tour will be sponsored by MTN, the club's mobile telecommunications partner in Southern Africa.
The opening match will take place at the 54,000-capacity Moses Mabhida Stadium, venue for Spain's World Cup semi-final win over Germany, on Mandela Day.
"The training camp and matches in South Africa will be an important part of our preparations for the 2012/13 season and an excellent chance to renew our acquaintance with our loyal and enthusiastic fans in South Africa," said Red Devils chief executive David Gill.
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