Former Irish League striker Andy Waterworth is to take charge of the Northern Ireland senior women’s team for next month's friendly against Wales.
Waterworth is currently the Head of Elite Player Development at the Irish Football Association and steps in to fill the void left by Kenny Shiels' departure earlier this year.
Northern Ireland face Wales on Thursday, April 6 at the Cardiff City Stadium (7.15pm kick-off).
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Waterworth will be assisted by former Northern Ireland internationals Aaron Hughes and Roy Carroll. Hughes is set to be the interim senior coach, while Carroll is the interim goalkeeping coach.
The Irish FA’s Director of Women’s Football, Angela Platt, said: “I am delighted to have the support from Andy leading in this interim phase with the senior women’s programme until we complete our recruitment process for the new senior women’s team manager.
“It will provide a great opportunity for the players to learn from Andy, Aaron and Roy in preparation for what will no doubt be a tough game against Wales.”
Waterworth, who also heads up the Irish FA JD Academy and played for Northern Ireland at both U19 and U21 level, completed his UEFA Pro Licence in 2020.
Next month’s match in Cardiff will be part of preparations for the new UEFA Nations League campaign that will get under way in September.
Northern Ireland last faced Wales (home and away) in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 qualifying campaign, with the sides drawing on both occasions.
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