Kieran Morrison makes senior Northern Ireland debut against Guinea

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Kieran Morrison makes senior Northern Ireland debut against Guinea
Summary

Kieran Morrison, a teenager from Liverpool, made his senior debut for Northern Ireland in a friendly match against Guinea on Thursday. He played the first 45 minutes as part of a youthful squad that recorded a 1-0 victory. Morrison expressed pride in representing his country and shared details of the post-match phone call with his father, who provides feedback after every game. This match comes as Northern Ireland prepares for a tougher challenge against France next week.

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  • Morrison called his debut a proud moment for him and his family.
  • He wore the number nine shirt, historically significant for Northern Ireland.
  • Tom Atcheson scored the winner for Northern Ireland but was sent off.
  • The squad's average age of 22.1 marks the youngest starting XI since World War Two.
  • Northern Ireland faces France next in an important international setup.
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  • 7:29 AMBBC SportThe familiar phone call after Morrison's NI debut
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Liverpool teenager Kieran Morrison said he was "buzzing" to make his senior Northern Ireland debut against Guinea on Thursday.

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