17-year-old Irankunda set to become youngest Socceroo
March 23, 2023 GMTSYDNEY (AP) — Tanzanian-born Nestory Irankunda is in line to become the youngest-ever player to suit up for Australia’s national men’s soccer team.
Irankunda, who turned 17 on Feb. 9 and plays for Adelaide United in the domestic A-League, has been promoted to the Socceroos squad for a friendly against Ecuador in in Sydney on Friday.
Socceroos return home for two friendlies against Ecuador
March 2, 2023 GMTSYDNEY (AP) — The Socceroos will return home for two matches against Ecuador later this month -- the Australian men's team's first appearance Down Under since it left for last year’s World Cup in Qatar.
Arnold extends deal as Australia coach to 2026 World Cup
January 30, 2023 GMTSYDNEY (AP) — Graham Arnold is set to become the first coach to lead Australia's men's team at successive FIFA World Cups after signing a four-year contract extension that will take him through the 2026 tournament.