Tottenham reveal pre-season tour to South Africa

18 April 2011 15:05
Tottenham will play Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in July on a pre-season tour to South Africa.[LNB]Spurs play the Chiefs on July 16 before meeting the Pirates three days later, and will then meet the winner of a game between the Johannesburg rivals in the final of the tournament on July 23.[LNB]Spurs last visited South Africa in 2007. [LNB] Heading home: Spurs and South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar (right)[LNB]Defender Michael Dawson said: 'Pre-season is an important time and preparation is key in order to start the season well. [LNB]'The Vodacom Challenge will be a good test for us. We have a strong relationship with South Africa and there is a real passion for football in the country.[LNB]'The Club works with SOS Children's Villages in South Africa and I had the great pleasure of visiting the Tottenham Hotspur orphan house in Rustenburg last year.'[LNB] Bale demands Champions League return after winning player of the year Gareth the great! Bale set to go down as a Spurs legend, insists RedknappSzczesny insists Arsenal must beat rivals Spurs or kiss goodbye to title dream All the latest Tottenham Hotspur FC news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Michael Dawson Places: South Africa

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