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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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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
Bazunu says his decision to withdraw was based on a 'personal belief that the killing of innocent people is wrong'.
On September 26, 2026, Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the Republic of Ireland squad before the UEFA Nations League meeting with Israel. He said he would not take part in the fixture or the return game later in the same window.