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Andrew Omobamidele (L) kept Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang quiet for most of the afternoon

Omobamidele's Premier League debut ends in defeat

Andrew Omobamidele made his Premier League debut but ended up on the losing side as Norwich were beaten at Arsenal.

Andrew Omobamidele is hopeful about Ireland's future

Ireland have taken a big step forward - Omobamidele

Andrew Omobamidele is convinced the Republic of Ireland have taken a significant step forward despite seeing their hopes of World Cup qualification all but ended.

Soccer • 08 Sep 21

Teenage defender Omobamidele impressed during the game in Portugal

Omobamidele makes first start for Ireland in Serbia tie

Andrew Omobamidele was handed his first Republic of Ireland start for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Serbia at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Andrew Omobamidele during a pre-season friendly against Gillingham

Omobamidele returns for Norwich trip to City

Andrew Omobamidele has been passed fit for Norwich's trip to face Manchester City in the Premier League after recovering from tonsillitis.

Soccer • 20 Aug 21

Andrew Omobamidele could miss out on the league opener

Omobamidele could miss Liverpool clash with tonsillitis

Republic of Ireland defender Andrew Omobamidele is a doubt for the Canaries' opening Premier League clash due to a bout of tonsillitis.

Soccer • 13 Aug 21

Opportunity knocks on the Iberian peninsula

Five Irish players to watch out for against Andorra

The friendlies against Andorra and Hungary will present a few Irishmen with a chance to put themselves in the reckoning for September's World Cup qualifiers.

Soccer • 02 Jun 21

Andrew Omobamidele in action for Norwich

Ireland call-up an unexpected joy for Omobamidele

Norwich City's 18-year-old defender Andrew Omobamidele has capped a dream club season with selection for the Republic of Ireland senior squad.

Soccer • 26 May 21

Omobamidele (centre) watches as Norwich keeper Tim Krul makes a late save against Derby

Norwich on brink of Premier League return

Andrew Omobamidele's dream start to his senior football career continued today as Norwich left themselves on the verge of returning to the Premier League after a 1-0 win at Derby put them 17 points clear of third-placed Brentford.

Soccer • 10 Apr 21

The 7-0 drubbing of Huddersfield marked Omobamidele's third appearance since making his debut in a 1-1 draw against Preston on Good Friday

'Outstanding' Omobamidele earns Norwich praise

Irish teenager Andrew Omobamidele is enjoying a great first-team start to his Norwich City career, with manager Daniel Farke singling out the young centre-half for special praise in the drubbing of Huddersfield.

Soccer • 07 Apr 21

Teemu Pukki is mobbed after scoring his team's second goal

Irish teen Omobamidele shines again for on-fire Norwich

Republic of Ireland teenager Andrew Omobamidele shone again for Norwich who hammered Huddersfield 7-0 at Carrow Road to move to within touching distance of an immediate return to the Premier League.

Soccer • 07 Apr 21

Republic of Ireland Under-21 attacker Jonathan Afolabi

Young, black and Irish - the generation ready to rise

Ireland has a wave of young sportspeople, the children of the immigrants who arrived to theses shores at the tail end of the Celtic Tiger. The time for them to shine at the pinnacle of their chosen sport has now arrived.

Soccer • 09 Jul 20

Omobamidele's goal on Monday gives Ireland a chance tomorrow

Andrew Omobamidele believes Ireland can beat Belgium

Andrew Omobamidele's late equaliser kept Ireland in contention at the under-17 European Championships on Monday night, and he says they can get the win they need against Belgium tomorrow.

Soccer • 08 May 19

Andrew Omobamidele