Former Nigeria international Taju Disu has tipped Arsenal F.C. to overcome Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final, describing a potential triumph as “a long time coming” for the North London club.
Arsenal head into the final seeking their first-ever Champions League title and their first appearance in the competition’s showpiece match since losing to FC Barcelona in 2006.
The Gunners have enjoyed a remarkable European campaign, remaining unbeaten while overcoming top sides including FC Bayern Munich, FC Internazionale Milano, Sporting CP and Atlético de Madrid.
Speaking ahead of the final, Disu expressed hope that Arsenal can finally end their long wait for European glory.
“I hope Arsenal will win it this time because they have been in the final before and lost. It’s been a long time coming.
“I wish them the very best of luck. It’s not going to be an easy match because PSG are a great side and defending champions, but if Arsenal can get their tactics right, they can win.”
The final pits the newly crowned English champions against a PSG side looking to defend the European crown they claimed with a dominant victory over Inter Milan in last season’s final.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be hoping to cap a historic season, while stars such as Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze could play key roles in the club’s quest for continental success.
The final will take place at Puskás Aréna, with Arsenal aiming to make history by lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy for the first time.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
