Ireland vs Senegal tickets, TV channel, stream, kick-off time and odds for history-making friendly
IRELAND face Senegal in a friendly match at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night.
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Nicolas Jackson is one of the most notable names in the Senegal squad
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Senegal won't be without firepower as some recognisable stars have been announced in the squad.
Ismaïla Sarr, Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Édouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly to name a few, have all featured at the top level in the Premier League.
Friday will be the first time these two sides have ever met in a FIFA recognised fixture.
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Both sides are beginning preparations ahead of World Cup qualifiers for 2026 World Cup in United States, Canada and Mexico.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the fixture:
Where can I get Tickets?
Tickets are widely available throughout the stadium, with only six of 101 general admission sections selling out so far.
The cheapest remaining individual tickets are €38.75 for an adult ticket and €22.95 for an under 18 ticket.
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Tickets are available to buy
What time is kick-off?
Kick-off for the friendly is at 7:45pm on Friday in the Aviva stadium.
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The fixture fills the void left by the League of Ireland which is on a week break.
What TV channel is Ireland vs Senegal on?
The match is being shown live on RTE2 with coverage starting at 7pm for a 7:45pm kick-off.
It can also be streamed live on the RTE player.
What are the odds?
To no one's surprise, 19th in the world Senegal go into the game as favourites.
A Senegal win is set at 23/20 by the bookmakers.
An Ireland win is going at 19/10, while a draw is 13/5.
World Cup bound?
Ireland's friendly fixtures against Senegal and Luxembourg were organised in preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Senegal will be tough opposition but great experience as they featured in the most recent World Cup, a feat Ireland will wish to replicate.
Heimir Hallgrimsson's side's qualification campaign gets underway on September 6 against Hungary in the Aviva stadium.
In a group with Portugal, Armenia and Hungary, Hallgrimsson is hopeful he can take Ireland to their first men's World Cup since 2002.
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