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A Watford footballer Nestory Irankunda tries to dart in ahead of a QPR player to grab the ball.

Program: It's time for Irankunda to stamp his Socceroos credentials

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Teenage football sensation Nestory Irankunda has had an impressive week in the Championship with Watford FC and he's back in the Socceroos squad. Along with a host of other young stars, the national team is taking on New Zealand in two friendlies starting this weekend. What is coach Tony Popovic looking for with this group as he eyes a FIFA World Cup next year?

Featured: Craig Foster, former Socceroos captain.

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Nestory Irankunda of Watford and Nicolas Madsen of Queens Park Rangers battle for possession during the Championship match between Watford and Queens Park Rangers at Vicarage Road on August 16, 2025 in Watford, England.

Sport, Socceroos, Soccer
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