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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 20: Celtic's Adam Idah in action during a UEFA Champions League Play-Offs First Leg match between Celtic and Kairat Almaty at Cetic Park, on August 20, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty I

Idah, Ogbene and Obafemi seal deadline day moves

Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah has completed his transfer deadline day move from Celtic to Swansea, while Chiedozie Ogbene and Michael Obafemi have joined Sheffield United and VFL Bochum on loan respectively.

Soccer • 02 Sep

Ryan Hardie scored what proved to be a famous winner

Giant-killers Plymouth dump Liverpool out of FA Cup

Plymouth produced a huge FA Cup upset as Premier League leaders Liverpool were knocked out by the bottom club in the Championship.

Soccer • 09 Feb

Michael Obafemi was the hero for Plymouth

Championship wrap: Obafemi wins it for Plymouth

Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi struck a fine late solo goal to ensure Wayne Rooney's Plymouth claimed their first win in five SkyBet Championship matches after beating bottom-placed Portsmouth 1-0.

Soccer • 05 Nov 24

Michael Obafemi will spend the rest of the season at the Championship club

Obafemi leaves Burnley for loan deal with Millwall

Millwall have signed Burnley striker Michael Obafemi on loan until the end of the season.

Soccer • 23 Jan 24

Michael Obafemi tore his hamstring in the Republic of Ireland's 3-0 win over Gibraltar

Injured Obafemi to miss start of the season

Republic of Ireland international Michael Obafemi will miss the start of the Premier League season with a hamstring injury suffered while on international duty.

Soccer • 04 Jul 23

Championship round-up: Obafemi on the mark again

Michael Obafemi scored his second goal in two weeks as Burnley cemented their place at the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a dominant 4-0 victory over struggling Huddersfield.

Soccer • 25 Feb 23

The leaders rescued a point thanks to Ireland international Obafemi

Championship: Obafemi scrambles home Burnley leveller

Michael Obafemi's stoppage-time equaliser earned Sky Bet Championship leaders Burnley a 1-1 draw at home to Watford.

Soccer • 14 Feb 23

Michael Obafemi was the target of racist abuse

Swansea 'sickened' by racist abuse aimed at Obafemi

Swansea have said they are "sickened" by "disgusting" racist social media abuse aimed at Michael Obafemi following his loan switch to Burnley.

Soccer • 30 Jan 23

Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi has crossed the Wales-England border, moving north to Burnley

Michael Obafemi completes move to high-flying Burnley

Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi has completed a loan move to Championship table-toppers Burnley from Swansea City.

Soccer • 29 Jan 23

Michael Obafemi could be on the move, if the price is right

Swansea reject two bids for Michael Obafemi

Swansea manager Russell Martin has confirmed that the club have rejected two bids for Republic of Ireland international Michael Obafemi.

Soccer • 12 Jan 23

Callum Robinson was sent off for the first time in his career

Obafemi scores as Robinson sees red in Welsh derby

There was contrasting fortunes for Republic of Ireland strikers in the south Wales derby as Michael Obafemi helped Swansea to a 2-0 victory over a Cardiff side that had Callum Robinson sent off.

Soccer • 23 Oct 22

Michael Obafemi celebrates his goal against Armenia

Irish players reflect on 'sloppy' second-half display

Goal scorers Michael Obafemi and Robbie Brady both admitted that Ireland were sloppy in coughing up a two-goal lead to Armenia before pulling a result out of the fire in the dying embers of the contest.

Soccer • 27 Sep 22

Robbie Brady scores from the penalty spot

Kenny bemoans 'ridiculous ten minute period'

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny was left to bemoan 'ridiculous ten minute period' as his side conspired to throw away a two-goal lead against Armenia, only to nick victory courtesy of a late Robbie Brady penalty.

Soccer • 27 Sep 22

Michael Obafemi has been in the spotlight at club level of late

Fluctuating form adds intrigue to Irish forward options

Former Dundalk goalkeeper discusses the Republic of Ireland's forward options amid the fluctuating form of the strikers in the squad.

Soccer • 20 Sep 22

Swansea City manager Russell Martin has left Michael Obafemi out of recent matchday squads

Swansea boss disappointed by Kenny comments on Obafemi

Swansea manager Russell Martin has expressed disappointment at Stephen Kenny's comments regarding Michael Obafemi's situation at club level.

Soccer • 16 Sep 22

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher

Kenny 'wasn't aware of Kelleher injury'

Stephen Kenny has refused to be entangled in a war of words with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp over the mysterious nature of exactly where Caoimhin Kelleher picked up an injury which has ruled him out of the opening part of the season.

Soccer • 16 Sep 22

Michael Obafemi celebrates after scoring against Scotland

Kenny: 'There are two or three sides to every story'

Despite not playing for his club Swansea City since before transfer deadline day, Michael Obafemi is firmly in the plans of manager Stephen Kenny.

Soccer • 15 Sep 22

Michael Obafemi has been working hard in training according to manager Russell Martin

'Slowly but surely' Obafemi edging back to Swans squad

Michael Obafemi is in line to return to the Swansea squad having missed his club's last game for "not being in the right frame of mind".

Soccer • 12 Sep 22

Nathan Collins and Festy Obosele have become squad regulars over the past 12 months

Coleman: Young guns can give Ireland added consistency

With more games under their belt, Séamus Coleman is excited by what the current crop of younger players can bring to the Republic of Ireland in the short term.

Soccer • 18 Aug 22

Ryan Manning (L) scored his first goal for Swansea but his team self-destructed at the finish

Championship: Obafemi and Manning strike but Swans draw

Ryan Manning and Michael Obafemi both scored but Millwall benefitted from two remarkable own goals in stoppage time as they snatched a 2-2 draw at Swansea.

Soccer • 16 Aug 22

Michael Obafemi will not be able to build on his first Irish goal tonight

Obafemi ruled out as Ebosele makes Irish squad

Michael Obafemi has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland squad to play Ukraine this evening in the Nations League.

Soccer • 14 Jun 22

Michael Obafemi and Troy Parrott lead the line for Ireland

Cunningham wants more attacking structure for Ireland

Former Republic of Ireland international Kenny Cunningham believes that a little less attacking freedom and more rigidity in their build-up play could benefit Stephen Kenny's side.

Soccer • 13 Jun 22

Michael Obafemi is unlikely to start against Ukraine

Obafemi injury concern for Ireland against Ukraine

A big doubt hangs over the fitness of Michael Obafemi ahead of Ireland's Nations League clash against Ukraine in Lodz.

Soccer • 13 Jun 22

Conor Coventry wants to see Ireland shake off their 'nearly men' tag

Time for Under-21s to take the next step - Coventy

Conor Coventry does not want to be cast in the role of "nearly man" as the Republic of Ireland attempt to qualify for the European Under-21s Championship finals for the first time.

Soccer • 14 Jun 22

Troy Parrott in a state of wonderment after Obafemi made it 3-0

Obafemi references Spurs duo after eye-catching return

Michael Obafemi joked he turned from Son Heung-min into Harry Kane as he marked his first Republic of Ireland start with a glittering display.

Soccer • 12 Jun 22