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Ireland name outfield player among goalkeepers after Gavin Bazunu withdrawal vs Israel

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Published: Sep 27, 2026, 8:13 AM UTC

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Bazunu refused to play in the controversial Nations League match, with Uefa rules stipulating that the Republic of Ireland must name three goalkeepers in the Israel fixture

Yahoo SportsIreland name outfield player among goalkeepers after Gavin Bazunu withdrawal vs Israel

Process of how association reached this point thrown into disarray after Ireland goalkeeper took stance not to be involved in Sunday’s fixture.

The 42IrelandGavin Bazunu was not one of 30 Ireland players contacted by FAI about thoughts on playing Israel

Ireland have found themselves in a remarkably unusual situation ahead of their Nations League meeting with Israel, with QPR defender Jimmy Dunne being listed as a goalkeeper after Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad.

The Times of IndiaIndiaIreland name defender as goalkeeper in bizarre move ahead of reluctant Nations League clash with Israel

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Gavin Bazunu

Irish footballer (born 2002)

Gavin Okeroghene Bazunu is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Bolton Wanderers and the Republic of Ireland national team.

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Ireland name outfield player among goalkeepers after Gavin Bazunu withdrawal vs IsraelYahoo Sports12 hr. ago
Ireland forced to name outfield star as emergency goalkeeper over Bazunu protestThe SunUnited Kingdom6 hr. ago
Gavin Bazunu was not one of 30 Ireland players contacted by FAI about thoughts on playing IsraelThe 42Ireland28 hr. ago
‘If they don’t want to shake their hands, that’s OK’ — Israel will offer handshakes to Ireland playersIrish IndependentIreland25 hr. ago
Ireland name defender as goalkeeper in bizarre move ahead of reluctant Nations League clash with IsraelThe Times of IndiaIndia4 hr. ago
Ireland outfield player named among goalkeepers for Israel tie due to UEFA ruleThe Irish SunIreland9 hr. ago
Republic of Ireland register outfield player as goalkeeper after Gavin Bazunu boycotts Israel gameSPORTbible9 hr. ago
Ireland name outfield player goalkeeper after Bazunu withdraws from Israel clashGistReel3 hr. ago

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