Manchester City Stars To Host Exclusive Signing Session In Abu Dhabi

First team players Stephen Ireland and Nedum Onuoha to meet fans at Marina Mall

Manchester City Football Club, in conjuction with Umbro and retailer Studio R, is to host an official signing session at Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday November 11th from 4.30pm – 5.30pm with City stars Stephen Ireland and Nedum Onuoha.

The two first team players, who have a deep connection with the club since coming through the Manchester City youth system, will be on hand to greet fans and sign autographs.

Stephen Ireland has featured for City over 100 times in his career and was one of the club’s top performers last year scoring an incredible 13 goals from his midfield role.

Nedum Onuoha made his Manchester City debut at the age of 17 having been brought up in the local Manchester area. He has played for the club over 80 times and has featured 21 times for England under-21s.

The squad is in Abu Dhabi to play the United Arab Emirates team on November 12th and will be visiting the area for a week of warm weather training and to experience the Gulf’s unique culture.

The full squad, apart from members on international duty, will be in attendance for the game and Umbro, the official sports tailor to Manchester City FC, is supporting the club’s trip by facilitating the exclusive signing session.

Marina Mall, which houses the Studio R store, is the perfect environment for the session being a key retail destination in Abu Dhabi and Studio R is the best place to find the latest Umbro kit including that of Manchester City and England.

Martin Prothero, Vice President of Umbro, comments: “We are extremely proud to partner Manchester City FC and help them develop their relationship in the UAE. The signing event will be a fantastic opportunity for supporters further afield to meet their heroes. Umbro and Manchester City are firmly committed in creating fantastic fan experiences across the globe.”

Manchester City has a unique link with the area having been brought by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family and Minister of Presidential Affairs for the UAE, back in 2008.

The tie will provide vital match practice before their next Premier League game away at Liverpool on November 21st.
 

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