Sumaya wins once in a lifetime opportunity to become a player mascot at UEFA Champions League

Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the lucky winner of its UEFA Champions League promotion, awarding a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the final match as a player mascot.

Sa’ad Ibrahim, of Asrafeege, from Haa Alifu atoll Utheemu, was selected as the grand prize winner in the Mastercard promotion run by BML.

His daughter, Sumaya Sa’ad Ibrahim, will walk onto the pitch alongside the players of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan at the final, which will be held at Munich’s Allianz Arena on 31 May 2025.

The prize package includes a fully funded four-day trip to Germany for Sa’ad and Sumaya. The experience covers return air tickets, accommodation, match tickets, pocket money, and a welcome gift.

The promotion was exclusive to BML Mastercard customers. Mastercard, a principal sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, enables such opportunities globally.

In Maldives, BML is a principal member of Mastercard and offers debit, credit, and prepaid Mastercard services.

The Champions League final kicks off at 12:00 m Maldivian time on Saturday, 31 May, with millions of fans worldwide expected to tune in for Europe’s biggest club football showdown.