United v Pompey in... Nigeria

Ultimate_Red_Devil · 06-04-2008, 03:16 PM

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Man Utd to play Pompey in Nigeria
Cristiano Ronaldo is mobbed after putting Man Utd ahead against Chelsea in the Champions League final
United's top stars are on their way to Nigeria

Manchester United will travel to Nigeria to play fellow Premier League side Portsmouth in a friendly in July.

The match between the Premier League and European champions and the FA Cup holders will give Nigerian fans the chance to see their heroes in person.

The precise date and venue have yet to be determined, although the game will take place in Abuja.

United will fly in after the completion of their pre-season tour to South Africa, which ends on 26 July.

"Sir Alex (Ferguson) and the team are always keen to visit new places," United's Chief Executive David Gill told a news conference.

"This match will give an opportunity for our many fans in Nigeria to see the team in the flesh and will provide a climax to our summer tour.

Nigeria fans
Nigeria fans may soon be kitted out in red, not green
"Our own research has shown Nigeria is home to our fourth largest fan base - some 13.6 million supporters - so this is an opportunity for us to say thank you to those fans."

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp revealed the plan after his side's triumph in the FA Cup.

Pompey have several African players, notably Nigeria's Nwankwo Kanu and John Utaka.

United may have the Angola star Manucho with them by the time of the game.

He has been on loan to Panathinaikos, but is hopeful of moving to Old Trafford, once he has a work permit for the UK.

The match will be a preview of the Community Shield, the traditional curtain-raiser to the English season, which is played between the League champions and FA Cup holders.

Eeeenteresting

**funkdoctorspock** · 06-04-2008, 03:41 PM

Very good news. Nigeria is a very fast growing market and having a large fanbase definitely wouldn't hurt.

More importantly, in facing Pompey, United players will have to make sure that there mindset is on for this encounter. They will be tested.

I think we can safely assume that Manucho, provided his registration and what not is sorted, will play.

Dew · 06-04-2008, 04:06 PM

Interesting indeed. We will have a chance to avenge our defeat in the FA Cup.

mark08 · 06-04-2008, 06:59 PM

a warmup for the charity shield!

good to c!
its gonna be a mad atmospshere given all the african players on show (from portsmouth!) and should make for a gd game given all the potential new signings as well

**PaperCut** · 06-07-2008, 10:46 PM

That's great. To give the fans the opportunity to see them play is just a lovely idea.

JoeyKolumban · 06-09-2008, 09:36 AM

Not to mention the fact that there is a huge United fanclub in Nigeria, I myself know a red nigerian.

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mark08 Status: Youth Squad Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 156 National Team: England Club Team: Man Utd vCash: 436 Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	a warmup for the charity shield! good to c! its gonna be a mad atmospshere given all the african players on show (from portsmouth!) and should make for a gd game given all the potential new signings as well

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JoeyKolumban Status: Noob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cluj Napoca, Romania Posts: 14 Club Team: Manchester United Players: Rooney, Cantona, Best vCash: 500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Not to mention the fact that there is a huge United fanclub in Nigeria, I myself know a red nigerian.