The two-hour soccer school saw participants being put through their paces by the club's coaching staff, learning the various training techniques taught to the club's first team. Quinton Fortune was on hand to practice with the children and provide tips from his playing days. Old Trafford Stadium announcer Alan Keegan hosted the event to provide that Manchester United experience while Fred the Red also put in an appearance for the children.
One of the groups taking part was the New Afrika Stars Club, which formed in October 2011. The club consists of boys from New Cross Roads, a section of Nyanga, one of the townships in the Cape Flats, known for its poverty, crime, drug abuse and underdevelopment.
Fortune, as a memento from the day, presented the young people from underprivileged backgrounds and DHL customer's children with awards and memorabilia. "I had such a great time with the kids today and I was impressed by their skills. It's great that Manchester United has so many fans in Cape Town and that DHL has brought this training experience to them," said Fortune.
Charles Brewer, MD of DHL Sub Saharan Africa, comments, "We are delighted to have delivered the Manchester United Soccer School to Cape Town to celebrate the tour. Fortune is an experienced professional and we are proud to have given the youngsters a chance to train with him."
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Updated at 9.23am on 26 July 2012.
