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Adam Idah (L) in action against Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace

Idah suffers online racist abuse after Norwich defeat

Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah endured racist abuse on social media after Norwich City's 3-0 Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

Soccer • 28 Dec 21

Ryan Sessegnon battles for possession with Andrew Omobamidele

Irish duo start as Norwich fall to defeat to Tottenham

A stunning goal from Lucas Moura helped Tottenham remain unbeaten in the Premier League under Antonio Conte as they beat Norwich 3-0.

Soccer • 05 Dec 21

Dean Smith returns to Premier League management after just a week out of work

Dean Smith takes the reins at Norwich City

Dean Smith has his sights on delivering Premier League survival following his appointment as Norwich head coach.

Soccer • 15 Nov 21

Adam Idah comes back into the attacking unit for Ireland's final World Cup qualifier

Idah and McClean return to face Luxembourg

Adam Idah and James McClean return to the Ireland team for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21

Idah and Knight both trained in Dublin on Monday

Idah and Knight emerge as doubts for Azerbaijan clash

Adam Idah and Jason Knight have emerged as doubts for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup 2022 Group A qualifier against Azerbaijan tomorrow.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

'They were certain penalties that weren't given and he was fouled twice, so those are the margins from that point of view'

Kenny insists Idah and Connolly have what it takes

Stephen Kenny has backed young strikers Adam Idah and Aaron Connolly to score the goals the Republic of Ireland will need to turn around their miserable run of results.

Soccer • 06 Oct 21

Adam Idah flashes a header wide against Azerbaijan

Ireland more expansive but still worryingly goal shy

Lots of potential, technical capability and an xGBuildup rating to hang your hat on. But the Republic of Ireland attack needs to deliver goals - and it remains difficult to see where they're going to come from.

Soccer • 06 Oct 21

Christos Tzolis (L) insisted on taking penalty ahead of Adam Idah and saw it saved by Caoimhin Kelleher

Farke puts Tzolis on spot for taking penalty from Idah

Norwich City boss Daniel Farke could not hide his frustration at Greek attacker Christos Tzolis after he appeared to overrule Adam Idah to take a penalty against Liverpool on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 22 Sep 21

Adam Idah reacts after a missed opportunity

We deserved to win, says frustrated Idah

Republic of Ireland frontman Adam Idah admitted to being disappointed by his side's 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw at home to Azerbaijan, insisting it was a game they should have won.

Soccer • 04 Sep 21

John Egan's goal wasn't enough in the end

Egan admits Ireland are 'gutted' after Portugal defeat

Republic of Ireland goalscorer John Egan admitted that the entire squad were left feeling 'gutted' after a late brace from Cristiano Ronaldo gave Portugal a 2-1 win their World Cup qualifying clash at the Estadio Algarve.

Soccer • 02 Sep 21

Idah won his seventh cap against Hungary in June

Ireland's Idah identifies key areas of self-improvement

Ireland striker Adam Idah discusses his personal development as a centre-forward and the areas he is aiming to work on as the Boys In Green prepare to face Portugal in a World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 31 Aug 21

Adam Idah: "(Ronaldo) is right up there with my favourite players."

Idah excited by prospect of taking on idol Ronaldo

Adam Idah speaks about his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and his partnership with Troy Parrott ahead of Ireland's World Cup qualifier in Portugal.

Soccer • 31 Aug 21

Shane Duffy still believes Ireland can make it to the World Cup

Duffy not giving up on World Cup dream just yet

Shane Duffy believes it would be "stupid" to write off the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualification hopes just two games into the campaign.

Soccer • 09 Jun 21

Idah aims to keep improving alongside Parrott

Republic of Ireland frontman Adam Idah was pleased with his side's performance after they held Euro 2020 bound side Hungary to a scoreless draw in Budapest.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

(L to R): Darren Randolph, Adam Idah and Cyrus Christie

I've learned to build a thick skin - Stars discuss race

Republic of Ireland internationals Cyrus Christie, Darren Randolph and Adam Idah appeared on Claire Byrne Live on Monday night as part of a special programme to discuss racism in Ireland.

Soccer • 25 May 21

Adam Idah sealed Norwich City's 2-0 win over Wycombe with an 87th-minute goal

Goal will give Idah confidence, says Norwich boss Farke

Norwich City manager Daniel Farke says Irish striker Adam Idah will take confidence from his goal in the 2-0 win over Wycombe that extended the Canaries lead at the top of the table to seven points.

Soccer • 01 Mar 21

Idah on the mark as Norwich extend Championship lead

Republic of Ireland international Adam Idah got the insurance goal as Norwich extended their lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship to seven points with a comfortable 2-0 win over Wycombe.

Soccer • 28 Feb 21

Idah has been absent with a knee injury in recent weeks

Norwich confirm Idah has tested positive for Covid-19

Norwich City have confirmed that Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah is one of the three members of personnel at the club to have tested positive for Covid-19.

Soccer • 08 Jan 21

Idah was capped five times by Stephen Kenny in 2020

Idah 'over the moon' after extending Norwich contract

Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah has signed a new contract at Norwich City, extending his stay until June 2024.

Soccer • 25 Dec 20

Idah and Ireland physio Danny Miller in Cardiff

Adam Idah set for 10-week absence

Norwich City have confirmed that Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah is set to be sidelined for 10 weeks with a knee ligament injury.

Soccer • 20 Nov 20

Alan Browne equalises for Preston against Huddersfield before going on to bag the winner.

Championship round-up: Browne on double, Idah sees red

Alan Browne's double gave Preston all three points as they saw off Huddersfield Town 2-1 at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday.

Soccer • 24 Oct 20

Stephen Kenny addresses the Republic of Ireland squad during yesterday's training session in Dublin

Forget bubbles, international players operating in suds

Lisa Fallon was impressed by Ireland's intention to retain possession and probe for openings against Wales, but an end product needs to be found quickly.

Soccer • 13 Oct 20

Idah training in Dublin earlier this week

FAI confirms staff member had false positive result

Adam Idah has been recalled to the Ireland squad for Wednesday's game with Finland after the the FAI confirmed that a staff member received a false positive test result for Covid-19 in Bratislava on Wednesday.

Soccer • 12 Oct 20

Stephen Kenny said he was unaware of any potential seat swap on the flight to Bratislava at the time as he was at the frotn of the plane

Kenny: Connolly and Idah may have switched plane seats

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has said that it is possible that Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah may have moved seats during the team's flight to Slovakia for their crunch Euro 2020 qualifier.

Soccer • 10 Oct 20

Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah both trained at the stadium on Wednesday evening but were ruled out ahead of the game

Connolly & Idah missed game due to close Covid contact

Adam Idah and Aaron Connolly were ruled out of Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia as a result of being a close contact of a member of the travelling party who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Soccer • 08 Oct 20