Odubeko, Oko-Flex Feature As Rep. Of Ireland Begin Victory Shield With Win
Published: October 23, 2017
Republic of Ireland began their campaign in the prestigious Victory Shield tournament on a winning note by beating rivals Northern Ireland 1-0 at the Bangor Fuels Arena on Monday afternoon.
Manchester United striker Ademipo Odubeko and Arsenal wonderkid Armstrong Oko-flex were named in the starting line-up by Republic of Ireland manager Paul Osam.
Another promising player of Nigerian parentage in Waterford FC defender Tega Agberhiere started on the bench for the Boys in Green.
A second half goal from Belvedere FC midfielder Troy Parrott was enough for Republic of Ireland to secure all the three points in their opening game of the tournament.
Armstrong Oko-flex would have represented Arsenal U18s in their U18 Premier League clash versus Leicester City on Saturday if not for international duties.
On Wednesday, Republic of Ireland tackle Wales before a meeting with Scotland on Friday, October 27.
Nigeria internationals Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina played for England in the Victory Shield before they switched allegiance to the three-time African champions.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : academymanutd.com
Manchester United striker Ademipo Odubeko and Arsenal wonderkid Armstrong Oko-flex were named in the starting line-up by Republic of Ireland manager Paul Osam.
Another promising player of Nigerian parentage in Waterford FC defender Tega Agberhiere started on the bench for the Boys in Green.
A second half goal from Belvedere FC midfielder Troy Parrott was enough for Republic of Ireland to secure all the three points in their opening game of the tournament.
Armstrong Oko-flex would have represented Arsenal U18s in their U18 Premier League clash versus Leicester City on Saturday if not for international duties.
On Wednesday, Republic of Ireland tackle Wales before a meeting with Scotland on Friday, October 27.
Nigeria internationals Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina played for England in the Victory Shield before they switched allegiance to the three-time African champions.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : academymanutd.com
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