Kess Elmore makes Northern Ireland debut as a lone striker

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  Kess Elmore made her Northern Ireland debut, spending much of her time at Inver Park as a lone striker.

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  The Sparta Prague player normally plays on the wing or in midfield.

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  Elmore said she had not played centre-forward for a very long time, since university.

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  Manager McArdle said Elmore could add energy and help the team in the final third.

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  Northern Ireland were due to travel to Portimao on Tuesday.

Who

Kess Elmore made her Northern Ireland debut.

What

She played much of the time as a lone striker.

When

The article was published on 10 October 2026; the date of her debut is not stated.

Where

At Inver Park.

Why

Not stated

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