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Ten Hag and Ajax pay tribute to Nouri after title clinching win

Erik ten Hag and Ajax dedicated their first Eredivisie title in five years to Abdelhak Nouri.

Nouri, a talented young player known as 'Appie', was left with permanent brain damage after experiencing heart failure during Ajax's friendly against Werder Bremen in July 2017.

Ajax wore a tribute to Nouri on their shirts as Ten Hag's men won at De Graafschap on Wednesday to complete a domestic double, having already secured the KNVB Beker title.

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The club's 34th league title was particularly fitting as it matches the squad number worn by Nouri.