Birmingham will tour Tanzania in pre-season

11 May 2011 10:11
ShareBirmingham are planning a pre-season trip to Tanzania in July. [LNB]The details have not yet been finalised but first-team coach Andy Watson and chief medical officer Ian McGuinness have travelled to Africa to inspect facilities. [LNB] On the road: Birmingham are set to tour Tanzania in pre-season[LNB]Birmingham are expected to undertake a four-day trip, with Tanzanian top-flight sides Simba or Yanga, or possibly both, providing the opposition at the National Stadium in Dar-es-Salaam. [LNB]Watson told the club's website: 'The people of Tanzania that we have met have been very hospitable and kind, and from what we've seen of the country so far it looks an amazing place. [LNB] Heroes: Birmingham will play in Europe next season after winning the Carling Cup [LNB]'We have been made aware of just how much the Tanzanian people love their football - especially the Barclays Premier League - and when everything is fully in place we look forward to coming back in July and playing.'[LNB] Redknapp eyes Foster as Spurs plan for life after calamity keeper GomesBirmingham set to launch bid for long-term Crystal Palace target ClyneAston Villa, Birmingham and Everton in three-way fight for BambaBirmingham City FC news, features and opinion [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:Places: Birmingham, Africa

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