Man United donates memorabilia to 46664 fund

(Sapa) - England football club Manchester United donated soccer memorabilia to the Nelson Mandela Foundation's 46664 global AIDS campaign on Wednesday, said Mandela's spokeswoman Zelda la Grange.

Soccer boots signed by Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney were among the items handed over at the Nelson Mandela Foundation's offices, she said.

As a birthday present, the team Mandela a signed Manchester United jersey with "Mandela 88" printed on the back.

Mandela will meet the winning team of Thursday's play-off between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs on Friday.

That team will play Manchester United in the final match of their tour on Saturday.