UNITED'S TOUR DATES FINALISED

Last updated : 26 April 2006 By Editor

From the official site:

United have announced the itinerary for their Vodacom Challenge pre-season tour of South Africa.

The Reds will face three teams in their 10-day tour, playing in three different cities.

Sir Alex Ferguson's side will face Orlando Pirates (Durban, July 15), Kaizer Chiefs (Cape Town, July 18) and the winner of a Pirates/Chiefs playoff in Pretoria on July 22.

The Club are unlikely to involve any players who have been heavily involved in this summer's World Cup, but will still field strong sides.

Speaking at the competition launch in Johannesburg, Sir Bobby Charlton said:

"We are confident that the Vodacom Challenge will see many familiar faces including Ryan Giggs, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Paul Scholes.

"After the World Cup squad announcements on 22 May, we will be able to confirm the best available first team that will be touring South Africa."