Republic to face Hungary and Portugal in friendlies

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Chiedozie Ogbene made his international debut when the Republic of Ireland last faced Hungary in 2021

The Republic of Ireland men's team are to play Hungary and Portugal in two international friendlies in June.

They will welcome Hungary to Dublin on 4 June before a trip to Aveiro to face Portugal on 11 June with both games kicking off at 19:45 GMT.

Belgium and Switzerland are travelling to Dublin for friendlies in March.

The Republic, who have yet to appoint a successor to outgoing manager Stephen Kenny, will be in Pot 3 in the Uefa Nations League draw on Thursday.

Their full schedule for 2024 will be confirmed when the Nations League draw takes place in Paris.

Friendlies against Belgium on 23 March (17:00 GMT) and Switzerland on 26 March (19:45 GMT) are already scheduled to take place in the Aviva Stadium to kick off the Republic's year.