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Arsenal goalkeeper DAVID RAYA was named between the posts after an impressive campaign for the Premier League side, while the defensive line features MARCOS LLORENTE of ATLÉTICO MADRID, PSG CAPTAIN MARQUINHOS, Arsenal defender GABRIELMagalhães, and PSG full-back NUNO MENDES.
The appearance will continue UEFA’s tradition of selecting former players connected to both finalist clubs to present the prestigious trophy before kickoff.
The President recalled the club’s dominance in Nigerian football during the 1970s and 1980s, while also highlighting its memorable achievements on the continental stage.
The Italian giants also confirmed a major restructuring of their sporting department as part of efforts to rebuild after missing out on qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
Rangers lifted the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, trophy yesterday after defeating hosts, Ikorodu City Football Club, 2-1 at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos, to finish the season with 68 points, ahead of Rivers United, which recorded 67 points after defeating Katsina United 3-0 in Port Harcourt on the same day.
UNAI EMERY’s side headed into the break with a two-goal advantage following superb strikes from YOURI TIELEMANS and EMI BUENDIA.
The 29-year-old, however, did not appear to be in difficulty when he left the pitch and boarded the team bus after the match without limping.
The approval was disclosed in a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation, which also confirmed that the president endorsed Nigeria’s proposal to host the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly later this year.
Reports say the club has already made contact with Alonso, who is currently without a job after leaving Real Madrid.
