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MICHAEL OBAFEMI

    making an impact
    'He’s dropped his guard and is being himself' - Praise for Obafemi after he makes history for Swansea
    4 Apr 2022
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    The EFL Chronicles
    Obafemi's fine form continues with two goals in derby win over Cardiff, Egan own goal costs Blades
    2 Apr 2022
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    choices
    Parrott, Obafemi and Connolly find different struggles for lasting success
    23 Mar 2022
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    on board
    Stephen Kenny says Michael Obafemi is 'sincere' in his commitment to Ireland
    18 Mar 2022
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    Squad Selection
    'There's a degree of anxiety about being injured' - Kenny explains Obafemi exclusion
    18 Mar 2022
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    Staking a Claim
    Obafemi makes case for Ireland call-up with two goals in dramatic Swansea win
    16 Mar 2022
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    Honest
    Obafemi 'sees himself as a senior international' after up front admission
    Updated 16 Mar 2022
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    dynamic
    Obafemi bringing Swansea 'another dimension' as he pushes for Ireland recall
    6 Mar 2022
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    Irish Eye
    Obafemi and Christie score as Swansea climb Championship table
    13 Feb 2022
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    The Football Family
    Obafemi 'still has miles to go' to earn Ireland call-up despite Swansea progress
    8 Feb 2022
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    Room to improve
    Michael Obafemi omitted from Swansea City squad for disciplinary reasons
    9 Nov 2021
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    Irish Eye
    'Brilliant' Obafemi scores first Swansea goal, James McClean also on target across the water
    23 Oct 2021
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    Swans
    Ireland international Michael Obafemi signs three-year deal at Swansea
    1 Sep 2021
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    No deal
    Blackburn Rovers give up hope of landing Ireland striker Michael Obafemi
    20 Aug 2021
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    potential transfer
    Blackburn manager confirms interest in signing Michael Obafemi
    9 Aug 2021
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    Transfer News
    5 Irish internationals who could be on the move
    4 Jan 2021
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    Sponsored
    David Meyler: Two years on from Ireland debut, Obafemi wondering when second cap will come
    6 Nov 2020
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    Team news
    Ireland U21s name strong starting XI as Smallbone handed debut
    13 Oct 2020
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    Italian Job
    U21 boss urges Obafemi to make his case to Kenny in today's clash with Italy
    13 Oct 2020
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    Talented group
    Southampton quartet Smallbone, Ferry, Obafemi and O’Connor named in Ireland U21 squad
    26 Aug 2020
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    Squad Selection
    'Michael has to go into the U21s and do well at that level' - Kenny explains Obafemi absence after pointed tweet
    24 Aug 2020
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    In Good Company
    Irish international Michael Obafemi shortlisted for prestigious Golden Boy award
    18 Jul 2020
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    Analysis
    Promising Irish starlet hands reality check to Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer
    14 Jul 2020
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    Reaction
    'What I’m here to do is to score goals' - Michael Obafemi
    13 Jul 2020
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    kenny's kids
    Obafemi starts and provides assist in Southampton win as they push Norwich closer to the drop
    Updated 19 Jun 2020
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    Wrap
    Ireland's Obafemi on target, Chelsea's Champions League hopes suffer setback
    29 Feb 2020
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    In From The Cold
    McCarthy tells Shane Long he's back in the mix to help Ireland reach Euro 2020
    28 Jan 2020
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    Wrap
    Sergio Aguero gets Man City out of jail, Ireland pair feature in Southampton win
    21 Jan 2020
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    No Saint
    Michael Obafemi: 'I know I'm not 100% as professional as I could be'
    9 Jan 2020
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    GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE
    Rejected, demoralised and fueled by grief... the six young Irish footballers driven to succeed in 2020
    1 Jan 2020
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    Reaction
    'The best Michael we can imagine' - Southampton boss praises Irish teen Obafemi
    27 Dec 2019
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    Potential
    Irish teen Obafemi scores brilliant goal as Southampton stun Chelsea
    26 Dec 2019
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    warning
    Obafemi has 'a long way to go' and is 'lacking professionalism' according to his Southampton boss
    30 Nov 2019
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    Disappointment
    Iceland hand Stephen Kenny's Ireland first defeat of qualifying campaign
    15 Oct 2019
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    hot prospect
    ‘Michael got the crowd on the edge of their seats, he was running 70 yards with the ball’
    11 Oct 2019
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    Potential
    11 months on from Ireland senior debut, Obafemi could be set for first U21 appearance
    9 Oct 2019
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    technique
    Ireland's Obafemi nabs beautiful assist on injury return as Southampton cruise to victory
    24 Sep 2019
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    one in the eye
    Freak injury leaves Sean Maguire a doubt for upcoming Irish internationals
    31 Aug 2019
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    Potential
    'It'll be great for him to step up and play in the U21 team, and great for the Irish public'
    28 Aug 2019
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    Wrap
    Hourihane bags brace while Obafemi fires Southampton into next round
    27 Aug 2019
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