A minute's silence in tribute to Fernando Ricksen will be held prior to Rangers' Europa League clash with Feyenoord on Thursday.
UEFA confirmed on Wednesday afternoon the request from the Ibrox side has been granted.
Rangers players will also wear black armbands in memory of the tragic Dutchman who bravely fought the disease for six years.
Ricksen died in the early hours of Wednesday morning in a hospice near Glasgow. He was only 43.
A UEFA spokesman said: "We can confirm that UEFA has accepted a request by Rangers FC to wear black armbands and hold a minute's silence before their UEFA Europa League group stage match with Feyenoord on 19 September in Glasgow."
Ricksen's death brought an outpouring of tributes from across the football world.
Feyenoord paid their own respects - and Thursday's clash at Ibrox takes on even more relevance given Ricksen's nationality.
The Rotterdam club said: "We would like to express our sincere condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of Fernando Ricksen and to the Rangers family. May Fernando rest in peace."
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard led the tributes from inside the Ibrox club, urging his players and supporters to do their utmost to get a result for Ricksen.
He said: "It's very sad news for everyone connected to the club and, more importantly, his young family. On behalf of the club I would like to pay tribute. He was a fantastic player who had a decorated career.
"I'm sure there will be a lot of emotions in the stadium tomorrow and I think Fernando deserves that. I'm sure both sets of supporters will pay their respects.
"We ask the supporters to get right behind the team because I think it would be a nice tribute to him if we can put in a good performance and try to get maximum points.
"I think everyone knows before a ball is kicked, if that was the case, we'd certainly dedicate it to him and his family.
"It's very sad. I'm sure the supporters are very sad at this time and we who are responsible for tomorrow night's performance want to do everything we can to try and get a win and dedicate it to him."
