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U16s to face Estonia and Finland

A Northern Ireland Under-16 team will be taking part in a three-team tournament in Estonia later this month.

Victory Shield 2024 fixtures revealed

This year’s Victory Shield competition will be staged in Scotland, it was announced today.

Academy graduates to grace Scottish YouthCup Final

Showcase to highlight elite player development work

A showcase event is being staged in Belfast early next month to highlight the Irish Football Association’s work in developing...

U16s sign off in Estonia with a win

Northern Ireland’s Under-16 boys’ development team defeated hosts Estonia in their final game in a four-team UEFA tournament.

Under-16s draw with Luxembourg

Northern Ireland’s Under-16 boys’ development team drew with Luxembourg U16s but missed out on an extra point after losing a...

U16s earn extra point against Ukraine

Northern Ireland’s Under-16 boys’ development team earned two points after drawing with Ukraine U16s and adding an extra point by...

U15s lose out to French in la France

Northern Ireland’s Under-15 development team performed well once again against France U15s in the second of two friendlies played in...

STATSports and Irish FA to host Talent ID Day

A group of aspiring young footballers from across Northern Ireland will be given the chance to earn a place within...

U15s narrowly defeated by France

Northern Ireland’s Under-15 development team performed well against France U15s in the first of two friendlies being played in France...