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Paul O'Hehir

Poland set to host Ireland's clash with Ukraine

Ukraine have said that their ‘home’ Nations League game against Ireland in June will take place in Poland.

Ukraine have been forced to move all of their home matches from the country because of the ongoing Russian invasion.

"Due to martial law it will not be possible to hold these matches in Ukraine," said Ukraine boss Oleksandr Petrakov.

“FA President Andriy Pavelko spoke with the head of the Polish Football Union, and I agreed Poland can be the home for me.

“We played there before, you can even play in stadiums with 15,000 or 18,000 seats and Ukrainians will come to support us."

Stephen Kenny’s Ireland host Ukraine in Dublin on June 8 (7.45pm) before playing them away on June 14 (time tbc).

The Boys in Green also face Armenia away on June 4 (2.00pm) and Scotland at Aviva Stadium on June 11 (5.00pm).

Ukraine have an intense run of games in June as they play Scotland away in the World Cup playoff semi-final before a possible playoff final against Wales.

Those World Cup ties take place ahead of the Nations League games.

Ukrainian players at Ukrainian clubs will gather in Slovenia next week for a training camp while those who play outside the country will gather in May.

Ukraine will also play some friendlies in May, one of which could be against Northern Ireland.

The FAI has yet to confirm a venue for that away clash with Ukraine on June 14.

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