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Ireland to fulfil Israel fixtures after player vote as Bazunu tells squad he will not play
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- Sep 26, 2026, 2:44 PM UTC
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Bazunu is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Gavin Bazunu, Irish football goalkeeper Rex Bazunu, Nigerian sprinter
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Ireland's football team voted on Saturday to fulfil a Nations League tie with Israel despite goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu pulling out of the match due to unease over the war in Gaza.
Ireland have delayed their pre-match media briefing and training as pressure grew, but player vote avoids game boycott.
Gavin Bazunu stands firm as Ireland squad searches for a united front.