Michael Obafemi

2022 - 6 - 11

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Michael Obafemi Ready To Put The Past Behind Him And Become ... (Balls.ie)

Michael Obafemi has a complicatred history for Ireland, but after his first goal for his country, he is ready to become the star many hoped he would be.

I just thought now would be the perfect time, I was ready, I was scoring goals at club level. However, his form picked up to a remarkable degree after the turn of the year. I’m here now and that’s the main thing. Now that his moment at international level has arrived, he is here to stay. On other occasions, the player declared himself unavailable as he attempted to reignite his club career. Soon after his appointment back in 2020, Stephen Kenny admitted that he had doubts about where Michael Obafemi would fit into his team. For much of the last few years, it looked as though his career could get away from him. That’s what I want to do for Ireland, just show what I can do. His movement was also impeccable, even if the ball did not find him in dangerous areas at times. It took much longer than many anticipated, but last night's game against Scotland finally marked his arrival as a key player on the international stage. Despite being new to this Ireland squad, he already fits like a glove. A return to international football was always going to be next step in Michael Obafemi's journey.

Michael Obafemi reflects on Ireland wondergoal in Scotland ... (Pundit Arena)

Michael Obafemi lit up the Aviva Stadium, blasting home his first goal for the Boys in Green during a 3-0 destruction of Scotland..

It was brilliant,” he told RTÉ Sport. Today I thought I’d give it a go. It just opened up and I was like, ‘hit it’.

Michael Obafemi gives positive injury update in hilarious post match ... (Irish Mirror)

The Swansea star eased injury concerns and showed us a glimpse of the infectious personality he's renowned for in a string of post-match interviews.

"We spoke about it before the game, mine and Troy's link up play. "I looked up and I saw the darting run, and thought 'somebody put it right on his noggin' and it was there, it was brilliant." Just a little niggle, but it's all good."

Michael Obafemi revels in eye-catching first Ireland start (Chard & Ilminster News)

The 21-year-old Swansea striker, who had to wait 42 months after his first senior cap for his second, made a goal for Troy Parrott before smashing home a 30- ...

“They were very good here, they will be good over there as well. “I felt like this season I’ve kind of done that, dropping short and getting the ball. When the comparison with Kane and Son was put to him, he said: “Kind of, yes”, before adding: “And then in the second half I turned into Harry Kane!”

Michael Obafemi compares Troy Parrott partnership to Kane and Son (Pundit Arena)

Michael Obafemi has compared his partnership with Troy Parrott to that of Tottenham Hotspur pair Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.

Obviously we saw it today with me getting the assist and I’m happy with that.” Troy played me the ball. “If I want to become a top player, I’ve got to develop my game and not just be one-dimensional going in behind.

Michael Obafemi revels in eye-catching first Ireland start (North Wales Pioneer)

The 21-year-old Swansea striker, who had to wait 42 months after his first senior cap for his second, made a goal for Troy Parrott before smashing home a 30- ...

Michael Obafemi emerges as doubt for Ukraine game after Scotland ... (The42)

Michael Obafemi, celebrating Ireland's third goal. Image: James Crombie/INPHO. MICHAEL OBAFEMI'S HEROICS against Scotland this afternoon have been leavened with ...

“The players are flat as a pancake, and at loss to explain why performance was so poor. His goal was a moment of immense quality, it lifted the stadium.” We have a lot to consider for the Ukraine game.” The striker was withdrawn shortly after with a groin issue, and Kenny says he is a doubt. “A little tweak of the groin, so I don’t know yet. “I don’t know yet”, said Kenny when asked if Obafemi is available for the game.

Michael Obafemi on his burgeoning partnership with Troy Parrott (Irish Examiner)

They were like passing ships again last Saturday when Parrott was replaced by Obafemi as Ireland toiled in Armenia.

When Troy passed to me, space opened up and I just thought ‘hit it’. It just flew top corner, so I don’t mind it. But Parrott was red-carded in the scoreless draw at Tallaght for clashing with Moise Kean just five minutes before Obafemi was introduced off the bench for his debut at that level. Almost three years on from almost last sharing a pitch, Michael Obafemi was thrilled to finally combine with Troy Parrott to lethal effect for Ireland.

Stephen Kenny hails 'terrific' Michael Obafemi after starring role for ... (Surrey Comet)

The 21-year-old Swansea striker scored one goal and made another on his first senior start.

Unfortunately we’ve had two bad days in quick succession and we have to learn to deal with that and move on.” “We had setbacks this week, which we’re disappointed with and we’re not happy about ourselves, the defeat in Armenia particularly, which was a setback. Asked if the performance and result had provided personal justification, Kenny said: “I’m not even viewing it like that, really.

Jayson Molumby reveals Ireland squad are fully behind manager ... (Irish Post)

However, they entered the game against Scotland without a win in the Nations League — now in its third season — having lost seven and drawn five of their first ...

"It was amazing, the fans are something different here in Ireland, they're incredible. "It was incredible, for me it was probably my second or third appearance at the Aviva and the first packed-out crowd. "The players are fully committed to the manager, fully committed to the way he wants to play and the style of football," Molumby told Premier Sports.

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