LAHORE, May 25: The semi-final games of Zong United Kickoff Football Tournament 2012 are all set to be played on Saturday, May 26 at Punjab Football Stadium.

The first semi-final match will be played between Charlton United Karachi Vs Carrick United Karachi and the second semi-final will be played between Rooney United Faisalabad Vs Vidic United.

After the final, the winning team of the tournament comprising 16 players, accompanied by 16 other outstanding players during the overall matches, will fly off to Abu Dhabi, for a one week professional training camp at the Manchester United Soccer School.—Agencies

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