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Football

Ogbene asks for no pressure over Israel matches

Source: BBC Sport · 24 Sep 2026, 22:03 UTC
Ogbene asks for no pressure over Israel matches
Image: BBC Sport · original report

Ireland player Chiedozie Ogbene has said pressure should not be placed on the team over matches against Israel, BBC Sport reports. The supplied material does not identify the fixtures, explain the source of the pressure or include Ogbene’s full remarks, the team’s position or any governing-body response.

Ireland player Chiedozie Ogbene has urged people not to put pressure on the team over matches against Israel, BBC Sport reports. The comment concerns Ireland’s fixtures involving Israel, although the supplied material does not identify the matches, their dates or the competition in which they are being played. Ogbene’s appeal is summarised in the headline as “Don’t put pressure on us”.

The available information does not explain whether he was referring to sporting expectations, political debate or another form of public pressure. No further comments from Ogbene are provided, and the source does not state whether the Irish Football Association, teammates or the Israeli side have responded. It also gives no details about selection or match preparations.

The report establishes that Ogbene has asked for pressure not to be placed on Ireland in connection with Israel games. The reasons for his appeal and the wider circumstances are not described in the supplied material.

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