Prior to Eto'o, only Rabah Madjer had ever scored in a European Cup final.
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Manager Rabah Saadane invited three uncapped France-based players - goalkeeper Mohamed Benhamou, midfielder Fodil Hadjadj and defender Aimen Demai to join the squad.
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Rabah Madjer was designated UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador on 18 October 2011 in recognition of his work with young people and for his promotion of sports values.