Republic of Ireland v Senegal - build-up to game in Dublin
Update:
Date: 19:33 BST
Title: Warm ups almost complete at The Aviva
Content: Republic of Ireland v Senegal (19:45 BST)
Nicola McCarthyBBC Sport NI
The two teams are out warming up on a very impressive looking pitch here at the Aviva Stadium.
An historic night in Dublin - the first ever fixture between the two sides and the first African team to play here at the Aviva.
This is the final home match before the start of the FIFA 26 World Cup qualifying campaign begins at home to Hungary in September.
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson has pointed out Senegal's physicality and that looks evident from where I am sitting. Can his side and Senegal's massively impressive unbeaten run?!
Update:
Date: 19:31 BST
Title: 'These two friendlies are key'
Content: Republic of Ireland v Senegal (19:45 BST)
Shay GivenFormer Manchester City goalkeeper on RTE Two
These two friendlies are key ahead of the World Cup qualifiers in September. Hungary is the first game at home then and it feels like a cup final already.
These two games are an opportunity for players to show that they should start that Hungary game.
Update:
Date: 19:27 BST
Title: Kelleher's Brentford move 'will benefit' Republic of Ireland
Content: Republic of Ireland v Senegal (19:45 BST)
Republic of Ireland assistant John O'Shea believes Caoimhin Kelleher's move to Brentford "will benefit" Heimir Hallgrimsson's side.
Kelleher's move from Premier League champions Liverpool to the Bees on a five-year deal for an initial £12.5m, which could rise to £18m with add-ons, was confirmed on Tuesday.
The 26-year-old made 67 appearances for the Reds, but O'Shea believes becoming the number one at Brentford will aid his progress on the international stage.
"He has had success and whatever happens next, hopefully he's playing. It's as simple as that," O'Shea said.
"Obviously it's not an easy thing for him to do. He's proven the quality that he has every time he's been asked to go in as the number one for Liverpool.
"I think that's what the whole of Europe and the whole of the world has seen when Caoimhin has been in goal for Liverpool. So, I'm sure we'll get the benefit of it."
Update:
Date: 19:22 BST
Title: Team news- McAteer and Taylor handed starting debuts
Content: Republic of Ireland v Senegal (19:45 BST)
There are six changes to the starting XI who began the second leg of the play-off with Ryan Manning, Dara O'Shea, Will Smallbone and Adam Idah coming into the side and starting alongside debutants Kasey McAteer and Jack Taylor.
Jake O'Brien, Troy Parrott and Evan Ferguson drop to the bench with Mikey Johnston, Josh Cullen and Fin Azaz not in the squad.
Pape Bouna Thiaw makes nine switches to the side who defeated Togo by 2-0 in their World Cup qualification campaign.
RS Berkane's Lamine Camara Mamadou and captain Abdou Diallo are the only two who remain in the line-up.
Republic of Ireland: Kelleher, Doherty, Collins, O'Shea, Brady, Knight, Taylor, Smallbone, McAteer, Manning, Idah.
Subs: O'Leary, Keeley, O'Brien, Parrott, Ferguson, Omobamidele, Moran, Scales, Ebosele, Honohan, Patrick, Philips.
Senegal: Diouf, Camara Mamadou, Seck, Diarra, Dia, Ndiaye, Jakobs, Diatta, Sima, Diallo, Mendy.
Subs: E Mendy, Diaw, Koulibaly, I.G Gueye, Jackson, Camara, Sabaly, C Ndiaye, Niasse, I Sarr, Guete, E Diouf, P Gueye.
Republic of Ireland v Senegal
Update:
Date: 19:19 BST
Title: Here we go
Content: Republic of Ireland v Senegal (19:45 BST)
Hello and welcome to our coverage of tonight's international friendly between the Republic of Ireland and Senegal at the Aviva Stadium.
The home side will be looking to build on two positive performances against Bulgaria in the relegation/promotion play-off when the Republic of Ireland secured their spot in League B ahead of the World Cup qualifiers in September.
Tonight's visitors Senegal are unbeaten in their last 20 games and will be looking to extend that run as they travel to the Aviva for the first time.
Thanks for joining us.
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