Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 18 Sept 2026
Elding gets long-awaited Ireland call-up after passport delay
A passport ceremony cancelled by fuel protests delayed his Ireland dream — now Owen Elding finally has his chance.
O. Elding
player
Player
Owen Elding
Age
20
Club
Hibernian
Squad
Republic of Ireland
Competition
Nations League
What happened. Hibernian striker Owen Elding has received his first official call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for the start of their Nations League campaign. He was previously only a training player in the summer squad because he was still waiting for Irish citizenship.
- Elding was born in England but has lived in Ireland since age six.
- A mandatory passport ceremony was cancelled by April fuel protests.
- He has scored three goals in nine games for Hibs this season.
With his passport now in hand, Elding hopes to make his long-awaited Republic of Ireland debut in the extended four-game window.
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