Bohemians captain Dawson Devoy and Jaden Umeh dey among six changes to Republic of Ireland starting team for tonight friendly against World Cup co-hosts Canada for Montreal.
Debutant Devoy, wey no dey involved for last Thursday friendly win over Qatar for Aviva Stadium because of club commitments, dey join Conor Coventry for central midfield.
The 24-year-old go be the first current League of Ireland player wey go play for Irish senior team since Jack Byrne for November 2020.
Eighteen-year-old Benfica winger Umeh, wey make im debut as second-half substitute for that victory, go make im first start for Irish senior team for Saputo Stadium, for support role alongside fellow wideman Chiedozie Ogbene behind centre forward Troy Parrott.
Corrie Ndaba, wey also make im first senior international appearance against Qatar, dey start at left wing back, as part of five-man rearguard alongside captain Nathan Collins, Séamus Coleman, Jake O’Brien and James Abankwah, the latter earning im fourth senior cap.
Mark Travers dey start for goal, with number one Caoimhín Kelleher among host of players wey manager Heimir Hallgrimsson excuse for duty after Qatar game.
Canada line-up: Maxime Crepeau; Alistair Johnston, Luc de Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea; Tajon Buchanan, Stephen Eustaquio (capt), Ismael Kone, Liam Millar; Jonathan David, Cyle Larin.
Republic of Ireland line-up: Mark Travers; Séamus Coleman, Jake O’Brien, Nathan Collins (capt), James Abankwah, Corrie Ndaba; Conor Coventry, Dawson Devoy; Chiedozie Ogbene, Jaden Umeh; Troy Parrott.
