Republic of Ireland Men’s Under-16s Head Coach Paul Osam has named a 20-player squad for a friendly double-header against Switzerland in Spain next week.
There’s a first time call-up for Malaga CF’s Aaron Ochoa Moloney, with Jaden Umeh and Ade Solanke among the squad having played a part in the MU15s’ season.
Six players, who have been called into the Colin O’Brien’s MU17 squad, will return to play with the MU16s for the games – Marcus Gill, Kaylem Harnett, Matthew Moore, Matthew Murray, Ike Orazi and Mason Melia.
LINE-UP | Here’s the starting XI for our MU17s as they take on Hungary in the first of two friendlies this week 🇮🇪🇭🇺
They’ve just got underway at @PinatarArena ⚽️#IRLU17 | #COYBIG | #WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/fFnF3cv52u— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) February 9, 2023
The games will take place in Oliva Nova, Spain on Wednesday, February 15 and Friday, February 17.
Republic of Ireland Men’s Under-16s Squad
Goalkeepers: Joe Collins (Bohemians) Marcus Gill (Celtic)
Defenders: Luca Callicoe (Bohemians), Fiachra Coffey (Bohemians), Kaylem Harnett (Wexford), James Roche (Shamrock Rovers), Egor Vassenin (Klub Kildare),
Midfielders: Aaron Ochoa Moloney (Malaga CF), Taylor McCarthy (Shelbourne), Sean Moore (Shamrock Rovers), Matthew Moore (Cork City), Luke O’Donnell (Derry City), Ade Solanke (Shamrock Rovers), Richard Vodo (Shamrock Rovers)
Forwards: Kyle Fitzgerald (Galway United), Daniel Ring (Shelbourne), Mason Melia (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Matthew Murray (Cork City), Ike Orazi (Shamrock Rovers), Jaden Umeh (Cork City)
