When Northern Ireland set out on their Group C3 campaign last month, O’Neill’s stated goal was to target promotion back to League B. First up is a trip to Zalaegerszeg in western Hungary to play Belarus in a match that will take place behind closed doors on Saturday, before Bulgaria visit Windsor Park next Tuesday. “I don’t really look at the Nations League as a make or break competition, to be honest. Paddy McNair’s goal gave Northern Ireland victory over Belarus in their last meeting in 2019 (Steven Paston/PA)“I think all the games in this group will be close,” he said. It will be a tough game, they’re a strong team, an experienced team, a physical team.

Source: Daily Nation October 10, 2024 09:17 UTC