Republic of Ireland to face Spain in European Under-17 Championship quarter-finals
The Republic of Ireland will take on Spain in the quarter-finals of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship on Saturday, kick-off 7pm (Irish time).
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'Best feeling ever' – Ireland Under-17s cresting European wave
Mason Melia says his goal in the all-important win over Hungary in the UEFA European Under-17 Championships is the best feeling he's ever had.
Falconets aim for another big win against Togo
Still thrilled by their 7-0 spanking of the U-20 girls of Niger Republic in the opening match of Group B of the on-going WAFU B U-20 Women Championship in Kumasi, Nigeria’s Falconets cannot wait for today to fire from all cylinders once more, against their Togolese counterparts, to reach the tournament’s semifinals before their match against Burkina Faso on Sunday. Forward Opeyemi Ajakaye, who won a FIFA U-17 World Cup bronze medal with the Flamingos in India last year, turned up with a hat-trick, and defender Jumoke Alani and midfielder Chinyere Kalu were also among the goalscorers as the World Cup quarterfinalists steamrolled the girls from Niamey on Sunday. Victory over the Togolese today, will assure the Falconets of a place in the semifinals, which is why they will pull no punches right from kickoff by 6.00 p.m. at the Baba Yara Stadium. On Sunday, the Falconets will be up against Burkina Faso in the last match of Group B, scheduled for the Paa Joe Stadium also in Kumasi. Hosts, Ghana heads Group A, which also has the Republic of Benin and Cote d’Ivoire.
Ruthless Ireland U17s beat Hungary book Euro quarter-final spot
Republic of Ireland U17s 4-2 Hungary
Falconets tackles Niger Republic at WAFU B U20 Women Tourney
FIFA World Cup quarter-finalists, Falconets of Nigeria will today trade tackle against Niger Republic in the first match of Group B WAFU B U20 Women’s Championship in Kumasi, Ghana.
Neil Farrugia and Tom Cannon make Ireland squad for Bristol camp
Shamrock Rovers winger Neil Farrugia has been included in the Republic of Ireland's 22-man squad for a four-day training camp in Bristol next week ahead of the crucial Euro 2024 double-header in June.
Hearn tries to play down 'drummed up' security level
Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn has attempted to played down the level of security at this weekend's homecoming fight for Katie Taylor in Dublin.