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Sophie Buchan

Celtic v Rangers game to see surprise 'Jota on the Wing' performance this weekend

Hoops fans will be treated to a surprise performance this weekend with singer Ellie Dixon set to perform at the upcoming game which is just days away.

Singing her viral version of ‘Jota on the Wing’ in front of Celtic fans on Saturday during their game with Rangers, the singer will perform in front of Jota himself and boss Ange Postecoglou.

Making the announcement on twitter, Celtic FC's official Twitter account wrote: "Big Lizard Energy is coming to Celtic Park! We're excited to welcome @elliedixonmusic to Paradise this Saturday, where she will perform her brilliant version of 'Jota on the Wing' before the Glasgow Derby."

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In response the singer tweeted: "Yes, it's happening! See you on Saturday @CelticFC!"

The game is set to kick off at 12:30pm with Ellie set to perform at Celtic Park - and with a capacity of over 60,000, it is the largest football stadium in Scotland with people sure to make a noise.

Since its release, people have been covering the song and re-mixing it as well as duetting the viral video on TikTok which has amassed nearly 800k views, to date.

Even Glasgow-based rapper Bemz has covered the song adding his part singing: "Yo, see the green and white on my chest, you know that I rep for the greatest.

"Us been the one from the ages, so dem man they need to have patience.

"When they see the boys in green coming down the wing, Taylor to Jota, we do it proper. 2-1 to the Bhoys, they can't stop us."

It comes as Hoops supporters are hopeful that this weekend will see Ange Postecoglou’s side take a step towards a second successive Premiership title against Rangers.

You can read about the game, kick off and where to watch here.

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