Ogbene urges fans not to pressure him over Israel boycott

Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene has publicly asked fans not to put pressure on him as a campaign to boycott the upcoming Nations League matches against Israel continues.

The boycott campaign has drawn attention to the scheduled games, with supporters and critics debating whether the Republic of Ireland should play Israel.

Ogbene’s statement comes ahead of the Nations League fixtures, which are set to take place in the coming weeks.

He emphasised that the decision to participate is not one he can influence individually and that fans should respect the broader context of the campaign.

With the games still on the calendar, the Republic of Ireland team will move forward while the boycott movement remains active.