Owen Elding earns first call-up to Republic of Ireland squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:41 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Owen Elding, the 20-year-old striker from Hibernian, has received his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland's senior squad. He will join the team for Nations League matches against Kosovo on September 24, Israel on September 27, and Austria on October 1. Elding, eligible for Ireland through residency, has impressed with six goals in 22 appearances for Hibs since his transfer from Sligo Rovers in January. Although he trained with the team earlier in the year, a mandatory passport ceremony was postponed due to protests in Ireland. Jamie McGrath has also been included in the squad, while Oisin McEntee is sidelined with an injury.
- •Elding called up for Nations League matches against Kosovo and Israel.
- •He has scored six goals in 22 appearances for Hibernian.
- •Training with the squad earlier this year, but ineligible to play.
- •Jamie McGrath also selected, while Oisin McEntee is injured.
- 11:41 AMYahoo Sports — Elding receives first official call to Republic squad
"Hibernian striker Owen Elding has been called up to Republic of Ireland's senior squad for the first time for Nations League matches against Kosovo, Israel and Austria. The 20-year-old is eligible for England through birth and the Republic through residency, having lived in the country from the age of six. Although Elding was ineligible to play, national head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson nevertheless brought him in to train with the squad as they prepared for May friendlies against Qatar and Canada.
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