Birmingham will tour Tanzania in pre-season

ShareBirmingham are planning a pre-season trip to Tanzania in July. 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. On the road: Birmingham are set to tour Tanzania in pre-seasonBirmingham 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. 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. Heroes: Birmingham will play in Europe next season after winning the Carling Cup '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.' 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  Explore more:Places: Birmingham, Africa

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