Obafemi out of Ukraine game but Kenny hopeful on Ogbene

Stephen Kenny, speaking at his pre-game press conference in the Polish city of Lodz, had differing news on his injury concerns.

Republic of Ireland Squad Training, Stadion ŁKS, Lodz, Poland 13/6/2022

Stephen Kenny has ruled Michael Obafemi out of Ireland’s final game of this Uefa Nations League window against Ukraine tomorrow.

On his first start for Ireland last Saturday, the striker delivered a virtuoso display, assisting and scoring in the 3-0 thumping of Scotland, but had to be replaced shortly after his goal.