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Northern Ireland 0-4 Portugal: Kess Elmore Says NI Debut Was a Chance She Thought Had Gone

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026grace

Although Elmore usually operates on the wing or in midfield for Sparta Prague, she spent most of the match at Inver Park spearheading Northern Ireland’s attack as the sole striker. Having already competed at some of the highest levels of European club football, including the Champions League and Europa League this season, Elmore said she […]

Northern Ireland: Kess Elmore Among Five New Faces Called Up for World Cup Play-Off

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026grace

Sparta Prague attacker Kess Elmore has earned an unexpected maiden Northern Ireland call-up for the 2027 Women’s World Cup play-off against Portugal. The 27-year-old former England youth international is among five newcomers selected by Michael McArdle. Galway United full-back Lucy-Jayne Grant receives her first call-up alongside Irish Premiership players Naomi McLaughlin, Jane McMaster and Charlotte […]