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20th Sep 2018

Bob Marley’s son performs Three Little Birds during Ajax match

The iconic reggae anthem has become a staple of the Ajax fan experience ever since it was played at half-time during a pre-season friendly in 2008

Reuben Pinder

The song is a staple of the Ajax fan experience

Ever since Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’ was played at half-time of a pre-season friendly between Cardiff and Ajax, the song has become synonymous with the Dutch club. After their fans sang along to the song in Wales, they brought it home with them and now sing it on every match day.

At last night’s Champions League tie against AEK Athens, the song held extra significance as Bob Marley’s son, Ky-Mani Marley, came out to perform the song to a packed Johan Cruijff Arena.

It made for a special moment, as the hit reggae song was belted out by more than 50,000 Dutchmen.

If Ajax were hoping this would inspire the players, it seemed to work. Ajax went on to win the game 3-0, with two goals coming from Argentina left-back Nicolas Tagliafico and the other from Donny van de Beek. They should consider booking Ky-Mani Marley more often.