Several Nottingham Forest players have been called up for international duty, therefore domestic football is temporarily on hold.
Neco Williams scored a fantastic goal for Wales on Thursday, while Wayne Hennessey was picked as a substitute.
Elsewhere Willy Boly was hurt during his game, and Rodrigo Ribeiro cannot stop scoring for Portugal’s under-19s.
Last night, it was Andrew Omobamidele’s turn, with the Forest player being rewarded for his Reds performance with a start for the Republic of Ireland.
He played for Ireland against Belgium, in which Matz Sels began in goal for the opposing team.
How did Andrew Omobamidele perform for Republic of Ireland?
Omobamidele, who was dropped from the Forest lineup for the trip to Luton Town last week, will relish the opportunity to start for his country.
The defender signed for Forest in the summer, making a last-minute deal from Norwich City on deadline day.
The Republic of Ireland produced a substantially superior performance last night, and Omobamidele appeared to seize his opportunity to impress interim boss John O’Shea.
The Irish Mirror rated his performance 7/10, and he appeared to be at ease during the fight.
They stated of his performance: “He was composed on the ball, willing to put his body on the line to stop Belgium causing damage.”
Similarly, The Irish Sun gave him a 6/10, saying: “His pace was a huge asset, with his fellow defenders unafraid to push up knowing he was behind them.” “Confident on the ball.”
A 0-0 draw may be regarded a great night for the Republic of Ireland and Forest star Omobamidele, but it should have been a triumph.
Sels, the Reds goalkeeper, stole the show by stopping Evan Ferguson’s 28th-minute penalty, earning Belgium a draw.
Omobamidele is going to be the future of Forest
Omobamidele, at 21 years old, appears to be an ideal signing for Forest and represents the type of addition the club should make more frequently.
The central defender has a burst of speed and isn’t afraid to carry the ball out from behind, making him a valuable asset to Nuno Espirito Santo.
He was recalled to the team for the match against Liverpool and delivered admirably. Omobamidele made eight clearances in the Forest defeat and attracted the eye.
As a young player, he will make errors. However, they are few and far between, and the more he plays, the better he will get.
Last night was another game in the books for the defender. Omobamidele now hopes to reclaim his shirt when Forest face Crystal Palace next weekend.
