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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Emma Kemp

Socceroos call up 17-year-old sensation Nestory Irankunda for Ecuador friendlies

Nestory Irankunda has been rewarded with a Socceroos call-up after setting the A-League Men alight this season for Adelaide United.
Nestory Irankunda has been rewarded with a Socceroos call-up after setting the A-League Men alight this season for Adelaide United. Photograph: Sarah Reed/Getty Images

Nestory Irankunda could become the youngest Socceroo in history after the Adelaide United teenager was promoted to Graham Arnold’s squad proper ahead of two home friendlies against Ecuador.

Irankunda, who turned 17 in February, has set the A-League Men alight this season with his precocious talent in the front third, particularly his penchant to strike from a tight angle and follow goals with a triple somersault celebration.

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