Stephen Kenny proud of the way his side reflects Republic of Ireland’s diversity

Stephen Kenny leads the Republic of Ireland into a new Nations League campaign (Brian Lawless/PA)

Stephen Kenny is proud of the way his Republic of Ireland squad reflects the nation’s diversity as he prepares to embark upon a new Nations League campaign.

Rotherham winger Chiedozie Ogbene, whose family moved from Nigeria to Cork in 2005, became the first African-born player to represent Ireland at senior level when he was introduced as a late substitute in a 0-0 friendly draw in Hungary in June last year.