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Maya Jama and Alex Scott are bringing to glamour to Soccer Aid as they posed for photos ahead of the all-star match, set to take place on Saturday.
Teaming her official Soccer Aid T-shirt with a pair of tie-dye jeans, Maya, 26 – who returns as a pundit – beamed from ear-to-ear in the photoshoot.
It comes as Roman Kemp was forced to pull out in the final hour, after testing positive for coronavirus on Friday.
Fabulous! Maya Jama (L) and Alex Scott (R)are bringing to glamour to Soccer Aid, as they posed for photos ahead of the all-star match set to take place on Saturday
Maya was joined by fellow presenter and former football veteran Alex, who pointed to the Soccer Aid emblem proudly as she smiled at the camera.
The raven-haired beauty, 36, who will be the touchline reporter, looked stunning as she sported a glamorous makeup palette and opted to wear her locks in a sleek, straight style.
The charity event- which raises money for UNICEF UK- will also see the likes of Usain Bolt, Mark Wright, Paddy McGuinness and Sir Mo Farah, taking to the pitch for a friendly match between two teams of celebrities and former professional footballers.
Cute! Teaming her official Soccer Aid T-shirt with a pair of tie-dye jeans, Maya, 26 – who returns as a pundit – beamed from ear-to-ear as she posed for photographers
Stunning: For the photoshoot, Maya was joined by fellow presenter and former football veteran Alex, who pointed to the Soccer Aid emblem proudly as she smiled at the camera
Covid scare: It comes as Roman Kemp was forced to pull out in the final hour, after testing positive for coronavirus on Friday
Ore Oduba, Joel Dommett, Liv Cooke and Chunkz will also take part alongside football aces Wayne Rooney, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Kelly Smith, Roberto Carlos, Patrice Evra, David James, Emile Heskey and Jamie Redknapp will also take part.
Also joining in on the fun is Soccer Aid veteran Olly Murs, 37, who was rushed to hospital last month for emergency surgery after ‘a fragment of bone managed to lodge itself to the back of my knee’.
The singer has thankfully reassured fans he will still be taking part in the tournament, sharing a link to the Soccer Aid podcast on Spotify via his Instagram bio.
Joining in: Also joining in on the fun is Soccer Aid veteran Olly Murs, 37, who was rushed to hospital last month for emergency surgery on his knee
Other stars including singers James Arthur, Tom Grennan and former Love Islander Kem Cetinay will join Maya and Alex for the annual charity match.
The match takes place at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium. Wayne Rooney will come out of retirement to play for England again after managing the England side in 2020 with David Seaman as goalkeeping coach.
Harry Redknapp returns as manager of the rest of the world team.
Former England captain David Beckham, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, will also be in attendance and will present the trophy to the winning team on the night.
‘I’m gutted!’: Roman, 28, took to Twitter on Thursday to confirm he would be missing out on the UNICEF charity fundraiser
Dermot O’Leary returns to host the TV coverage.
Roman took to Twitter on Friday to confirm he would be missing out on the UNICEF charity fundraiser, and said he was ‘gutted’ he would have to watch from home.
‘I’m absolutely gutted. I’ve had a positive test come through so I won’t be playing at @SoccerAid tomorrow night,’ he wrote.
‘I’ll be cheering from a sofa and hope that everyone donates as much as they can for the cause. Come on Soccer Aid World XI FC!’
Roman attended the GQ Men Of The Year Awards in London on Wednesday before heading up to Manchester to train with his celebrity team.
However, after he tested positive for Covid he was forced to pull out of the upcoming game.
Rock on! Rockstar Yungblud, 24, is busy preparing for his football debut
Presenters: The annual charity match, that raises money for Unicef, sees England take on the rest of the world for a live show hosted by Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott on ITV
Returning to the pitch: Wayne Rooney will come out of retirement to play for England again after managing the England side in 2020 with David Seaman as goalkeeping coach
Ahead of the match, Football Focus presenter Alex said: ‘I’m so excited for this! I’ve wanted to be involved in Soccer Aid for Unicef for many years, so I am delighted to be part of it now as pitch-side reporter.
‘For years I’ve watched the games and it’s something that I know loads of people look forward to. It’ll be great to be back in a stadium with fans again – and all for such a great cause.
‘With so many great names already signed-up – and many more to come – there’s no excuse not to get your tickets now!’
From the villa to the pitch: Former Love Islander Kem Cetinay will also be showcasing his football skills
Wayne added: ‘Pulling on an England shirt is always special, so I’m absolutely delighted to be doing that again in Soccer Aid for Unicef this September.
‘Managing the England team last year was great but being around the players made me want to lace up the boots again – now I’ve got that chance, one last time.
‘Soccer Aid for Unicef has been a massive force for good since it started back in 2006 and I know the public will support us again this year by purchasing tickets, which are now on sale.’
Welcome return: Also returning to the Soccer Aid pitch are reality star Mark Wright (pictured), TV presenter Ore Oduba and football freestyler and sports presenter Liv Cooke
Since Soccer Air was founded in 2006, it has raised more than £47million to help children all over the world.
Soccer Aid 2020, which was held at Old Trafford, raised £9.3 million.
The 2021 match will take place on September 4 and will be broadcast on ITV and STV at 7.30pm.
Game time: The 2021 match will take place on September 4 and will be broadcast on ITV and STV (pictured X Factor star James Arthur)
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