Barnet FC trio earn caps for Sierra Leone, Ireland U21 and Montserrat
Idris Kanu completed Sierra Leone's 3‑2 loss to Zimbabwe, Oisín Gallagher started in Ireland U21's 3‑1 win over England, and Brandon Comley helped Montserrat secure four straight CONCACAF victories.
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Three Barnet FC players added international experience to their resumes during the latest FIFA window. Idris Kanu completed the full 90 minutes for Sierra Leone as they lost 3‑2 to Zimbabwe, Oisín Gallagher started in the Republic of Ireland Under‑21 side’s 3‑1 triumph over England, and Brandon Comley helped Montserrat finish the period with four consecutive wins in the CONCACAF Nations League.
Idris Kanu, Sierra Leone
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Kanu joined the Leone Stars for the opening match of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The forward started and played the entire match on 24 September 2026, but Sierra Leone were unable to hold on after taking a two‑goal lead, eventually losing 3‑2 to Zimbabwe. The club noted his return to The Hive ahead of the next league fixture.
Oisín Gallagher, Republic of Ireland Under‑21
Gallagher featured in the Irish defence for the final game of the window, a home match against England at Turner’s Cross on 1 October 2026. Ireland overturned an early English goal to win 3‑1, with goals from Tommy Lonergan and Conor McManus. The victory confirmed Ireland’s place in the UEFA European Under‑21 Championship play‑offs, extending the squad’s hopes of reaching the final tournament.
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Brandon Comley, Montserrat
Comley was part of Montserrat’s Emerald Boys as they recorded a perfect record in the CONCACAF Nations League. The side opened with a 2‑0 win over Turks and Caicos Islands on 23 September, followed by a 3‑0 victory against the British Virgin Islands three days later. A second win over the British Virgin Islands on 1 October made it three in a row, and a final 4‑1 triumph over Turks and Caicos Islands completed a four‑match streak, delivering 11 goals and conceding only one.
Barnet FC response
Barnet FC issued a statement congratulating the three players on their international duties and welcomed them back to the club’s Edgware training ground. The club highlighted that the experience gained at senior and under‑21 levels will benefit the squad as it prepares for its next Sky Bet League Two fixtures. No further disciplinary or fitness concerns were reported.
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+Which matches did the Barnet players take part in?
Idris Kanu played the full match for Sierra Leone against Zimbabwe on 24 September 2026. Oisín Gallagher started for the Republic of Ireland Under‑21s in a 3‑1 win over England on 1 October 2026. Brandon Comley featured in Montserrat’s four CONCACAF Nations League games between 23 September and 1 October 2026.
+What were the results of those international games?
Sierra Leone lost 3‑2 to Zimbabwe, the Republic of Ireland Under‑21s beat England 3‑1, and Montserrat won all four of its matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding just one. The Irish win secured a place in the European Under‑21 play‑offs.
+When will the players return to Barnet FC action?
Barnet FC confirmed that all three players have returned to The Hive in Edgware and will be available for selection ahead of the club’s upcoming Sky Bet League Two fixtures. No further delays or fitness issues were reported.
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