Obafemi makes Ireland debut

The 18-year-old made his international debut for Ireland, with Nigeria and England missing out in the race to have the teenager in any of their set-ups.

Michael Obafemi came on for his maiden international appearance with the Boys in Green, to bring an end to speculations about his future. 

On the back of impressive progress with the Saints in the Premier League, Obafemi earned his maiden call-up and the 18-year-old was touted to make his appearance for Martin O’Neill’s side in last Thursday’s friendly draw against Northern Ireland but had to watch the entire duration of the match on the bench.

He put an end to speculations over his international future in Monday’s Uefa Nations League closer, Obafemi came on as a 80th-minute substitute in the goalless stalemate against Denmark.

With the competitive nature and rules of the game, he can not be eligible for call-ups to the Three Lions’ or Super Eagles set-up.

However, he set a record of the first player born in this century to make his senior debut for Ireland.