Bohemians’ Aoibhe Brennan Secures First Republic of Ireland Call-Up for Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
Bohemians midfielder Aoibhe Brennan has made her mark by earning her first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad. The announcement comes as the team prepares for their Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifiers, set to take place in April.
A Bright Future for Aoibhe Brennan
The 18-year-old Brennan has already represented the Republic of Ireland at the under-19 level. She has also shown impressive form in the Premier Division season with Bohemians. Her consistent performances have caught the attention of the national team’s manager, Carla Ward.
Manager’s Praise
Ward expressed her excitement about Brennan’s selection. She stated, “I’ve spoken about her a few times since I’ve taken over. In a development game in February last year, she really impressed me.” Ward added that Brennan plays beyond her years and is eager to see how she adapts to the senior team environment.
Squad Updates Ahead of Matches
The squad for the upcoming qualifiers also sees the return of West Ham’s Jess Ziu and Durham’s Lily Agg. This marks Agg’s first call-up since 2024, following recovery from a serious knee injury. However, both Hayley Nolan and Jamie Finn will not be part of the 24-player roster due to their exclusions.
Upcoming Matches Against Poland
The Republic of Ireland will face Poland in two crucial matches. The first will be held in Gdansk on Tuesday, April 14. They will then host Poland at the Aviva Stadium four days later.
Current Group Standing
Currently, the Irish team is at the bottom of Group A2, having suffered narrow defeats against France and the Netherlands in their initial qualifiers. Manager Ward acknowledges that Poland will pose a significant challenge, particularly with Barcelona forward Ewa Pajor leading their attack.
Pajor’s Threat
Pajor has been in outstanding form, recently scoring twice against Real Madrid. Ward highlighted the need to stop Pajor and noted the overall quality in the Polish squad. She emphasized that the team must earn their opportunities to compete and win against this formidable opponent.
