Irankunda Addresses Olyroos Exclusion, Aspires for Socceroos Cap

Australian teen sensation Nestory Irankunda has expressed disappointment over his exclusion from the Olyroos squad for the Paris 2024 qualifiers. The 18-year-old prodigy believes he could have contributed to the team’s success, despite their failure to qualify for the Olympics. Irankunda’s impressive form for Adelaide United, where he became the youngest player to score a hat-trick, highlights his potential for both club and country. While he initially expressed a desire to join the Olyroos, Irankunda ultimately declined the approach due to concerns over its impact on his development. Despite the setback, Irankunda remains ambitious about representing Australia at the senior level, aspiring to make history with the Socceroos.

Irankunda’s Socceroos Ambitions Undeterred by Olyroos Snub

Adelaide United’s Nestory Irankunda, despite not being selected for Australia’s unsuccessful Olympic qualifying campaign, remains determined to represent the Socceroos in the future. While he expressed his initial desire to play in the tournament, Irankunda understands his omission and is focused on his ongoing development. The promising winger is eager to contribute to the Socceroos’ success once he addresses areas of improvement in his game.

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