A fixture between Tottenham and Auckland FC has offered former Spurs defender Ledley King the chance to finally come to New Zealand.

The two sides will play a match at Eden Park on July 26.

The former Tottenham captain turned club ambassador said this will be exciting news for Kiwi fans.

"Judging by the reaction, judging by the fans that I've met just in my short time here - and I've heard about the Auckland FC fans, we're really hoping we can sell it out."

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A fixture between Tottenham and Auckland FC has offered former Spurs defender Ledley King the chance to finally come to New Zealand.
The two sides will play a match at Eden Park on July 26.
The former Tottenham captain turned club ambassador said this will be exciting news for Kiwi fans.
"Judging by the reaction, judging by the fans that I've met just in my short time here - and I've heard about the Auckland FC fans, we're really hoping we can sell it out."
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Ledley King: former Tottenham Hotspur player on the team facing off against Auckland FC

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