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Ex-Leeds United striker Habib Habibou says he’ll be at Elland Road on Wednesday

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Leeds United are due to take on Derby County, as they look to book their place in the play off final.

Habib Habibou of KAA Gent gestures during the Jupiler League match between KAA Gent and KV Kortrijk on january 18, 2014 in the Ghelamco stadium Gent, Belgium.

Ex-Leeds United striker Habib Habibou has confirmed he will be in attendance at Elland Road for the second leg of their play-off match.

Habibou was a flop at Leeds, but he has still really taken the club to heart.

The powerful forward is constantly cheering on Leeds on social media.

And Habibou says that he will be at Elland Road, as Marcelo Bielsa’s side look to book their place at Wembley on Wednesday.

Leeds go into the game as heavy favourites to win the tie now.

Leeds managed to beat Derby County 1-0 at Pride Park at the weekend to take command of the tie.

Bielsa’s men were the better side throughout the first-leg, with Kemar Roofe scoring a crucial goal.

Leeds now only need to avoid defeat in midweek to make it to the final, where they would take on Aston Villa or West Bromwich Albion.

Rennes' Central African Republic forward Habib Habibou (L) vies with Lille's Montenegrin defender Marko Basa (C)  and Lille's Danish defender Simon Kjaer during the French L1 football...