Ireland squad head to Amputee World Cup

Having finished 13th at the last WAFF World Cup in Mexico back in 2018, the Boys in Green will be looking to improve on that showing with their aim being to finish in the top ten

TURKEY-BOUND: Ireland manager Christy McElligott. File pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

On Wednesday morning, just a few short hours after Stephen Kenny’s side secured their UEFA Nations League B status with a dramatic win over Armenia, an Irish contingent jetted off to Turkey where they will compete in the Amputee World Cup.

Despite enduring a slight delay to their flight from Dublin airport, Ireland’s preparations for the tournament have gone well according to their manager Christy McElligott, who is set to lead his country into their third World Cup.