Sports News Report
League: EPLSport: SoccerCountry: FranceCategory: Coaching

Northern Ireland prepares for friendlies against Guinea and France

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:18 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Northern Ireland prepares for friendlies against Guinea and France
Summary

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill stated that upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France will serve to enhance the team's possession-based football. These matches, set for June 4 and June 8, provide a chance to regroup after a World Cup playoff defeat to Italy. O'Neill emphasized developing younger players, with Braiden Graham and Ceadach O'Neill included in the squad despite no senior appearances yet. The Guinea match marks the first meeting between the two nations, with NI sitting higher in FIFA rankings.

Source Links
Yahoo SportsBBC Sport
Key Details
  • •Northern Ireland faces Guinea on June 4 in Spain.
  • •The match against France is scheduled for June 8.
  • •O'Neill aims to improve the team's possession-based play.
  • •Braiden Graham and Ceadach O'Neill are included in the squad.
  • •Guinea and Northern Ireland are meeting for the first time.
Latest Updates
  • 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Friendlies 'a chance to further develop' - O'Neill
  • 12:18 PMBBC Sport — Friendlies 'a chance to further develop' - O'Neill
What they're saying
"

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France provides an opportunity to "improve our possession-based football".

"

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France provides an opportunity to "improve our possession-based football".

Related Teams & Leagues
ArsenalEvertonEPLSoccer

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days