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Mark Walker

Alfredo Morelos in demand as Rangers hero set for swift Colombia return in the name of charity

In-demand Alfredo Morelos will feature in a friendly match for his own charity foundation just a day after facing Celtic on December 29.

The Rangers striker announced this week he had set up the foundation to help deprived children in his homeland of Colombia.

And he's organised a friendly match billed as Alfredo Morelos and Friends v Colombia's Soccer Stars at Cerete in the South American country.

Morelos will be playing for Rangers the previous day at Parkhead for the second Premiership showdown of the season, before quickly jetting off to Colombia to appear in his own match, which will be played at the Alberto SaibisSaker Stadium in Cerete. It will be his last game before the winter break.

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The game will feature Colombian stars including Zenit St Petersburg's former Spurs midfielder Wílmar Barrios and internationals Roger Martinez and Wilson Morelo.

Morelos stated this week: "We seek to help the most needy children and adolescents to fulfil their dreams.

"Activities like sport, culture and art will also be used to bring some light into the children's lives."

Rangers defeated Celtic 1-0 in the final clash between the side before last season's winter break.

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