Ireland to play Senegal and Luxembourg in June friendlies

The Republic of Ireland will face Senegal for the first time this summer. They will also play Luxembourg as part of their June international matches. Ireland will host Senegal at the Aviva Stadium, with the exact date to be confirmed. Senegal is currently ranked 17th in FIFA rankings and is the first African nation to play at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland last played against an African team in 2010. The match against Luxembourg will take place on June 10, at Stade de Luxembourg, starting at 7:45 PM. Ireland won their last match against Luxembourg in 2021, with a score of 3-0. Ireland's head coach, Heimir Hallgrímsson, expressed excitement about playing against top-tier teams. He believes these matches are crucial for the players' development and preparation for World Cup qualifying, which begins in September. Overall, both matches are seen as important steps in Ireland's preparations for the upcoming World Cup campaign.