Ireland move to beat Nigeria to Lagos-born Rotherham United winger, Norwich City defender
Published: May 24, 2021
The Football Association of Ireland are aiming to beat Nigeria to the services of Rotherham United winger Chiedozie Ogbene and Norwich City center back Andrew Omobamidele.
Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has named a 27-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Andorra and Hungary, with the Irish-Nigerian duo making the cut.
Ogbene and Omobamidele are two of the four new call-ups to the senior squad for the friendlies holding in Barcelona and Budapest on June 3rd and June 8th respectively.
Born in Lagos twenty-four years ago, Ogbene has received a first call-up to The Boys in Green after pledging his international allegiance to Ireland over Nigeria.
In the recently concluded season, he appeared in twelve games for Rotherham United's first team as a knee injury restricted his playing time.
Omobamidele is well known to the Republic of Ireland set-up having represented the U17, U18, U19 and U21 teams in the past.
The 18-year-old made inroads at Premier League new boys Norwich City in 2020-2021, starting the last eight matches played by the Canaries in the Championship.
Manchester City goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, who is two games away from being cap-tied to Ireland, has made the squad list along with the already cap-tied Norwich City striker Adam Idah.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : instagram.com/a.omobamidele
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
Latest News
- 'This is why' – Fabrizio Romano explains why Man Utd are not in the race to sign Osimhen
- Super Falcons ratings: Ihezuo delivers; Ohale reliable; Oshoala, Payne struggle; Madugu reactive
- Wafcon 2024: Five things we learned from Super Falcons' hard-fought win over Botswana
- Botswana 0 Nigeria 1: Late Ihezuo goal seals win for Super Falcons against stubborn Mares
- How the Counter-Strike eSports scene is developing
- Wafu B U20 Ghana 1 Nigeria 1: Abdullahi's 83rd minute strike rescues point for Flying Eagles
- 'Nobody wants to play them' – Mikel doubts Chelsea's chances against Paris Saint-Germain
- Arsenal youth product Alebiosu joins Blackburn Rovers, subject to medical
- Jordon Ibe: Forward who spent four years at Liverpool on trial at Swedish second-tier club
- Confirmed: Two defenders of Nigerian descent sign new contracts with Norwich City


News Categories
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Football Betting
- Polish Football
- VT88
- VT88
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- SHBET
- keo nha cai
- F168
- F168
- okvip
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88