Manchester United Confirms Dates for Friendlies in South Africa

by Christopher Harris April 09, 2013

Manchester United will be playing three friendlies in South Africa this summer. On Saturday, July 19, they’ll play against Kaizer Chiefs. That match is then followed by a game against Orlando Pirates on Tuesday, July 22. And then on Saturday, July 26 the Red Devils will play the winner of the July 24th match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.

The friendly matches are a part of the Vodacom Challenge tournament. Manchester United last played summer tours in South Africa in 1993 and 2006.

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