Off the PitchCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 26 Sept 2026
Bazunu Boycotts Ireland's Israel Game
The Ireland goalkeeper has released a statement explaining why he will not play in tomorrow night's match against Israel.
G. Bazunu
player
Who
Gavin Bazunu
What
Boycotting Ireland's game against Israel
When
Tomorrow night
Club
Bolton Wanderers
What happened. Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has released a statement explaining his decision not to play in tomorrow night's game against Israel. The 24-year-old, who plays for Championship side Bolton Wanderers, felt he could not take part despite his teammates voting for the match to go ahead.
- Bazunu represents Championship club Bolton Wanderers at club level.
- He is 24 years old and plays as a goalkeeper.
- His teammates voted for the match to proceed.
“I strongly believe…”
— Gavin Bazunu
Bazunu's boycott comes after his teammates voted for the match to go ahead, raising questions about his international future.
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