Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has reported a boost to his squad's fitness levels ahead of the upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France. In an announcement made on Twitter, O'Neill confirmed that all 23 members of his squad have arrived fit and well for the games.
These friendlies will provide a crucial opportunity for O'Neill's team to build momentum ahead of the World Cup qualifying campaign, which is set to begin later this year. Northern Ireland fans will be eager to see their team perform well in these matches and make a strong start to the qualifying process.
The Guinea match is scheduled to take place on 15 March, followed by a friendly against France on 26 March. These games will serve as valuable preparation for the qualifying campaign and provide O'Neill's team with the chance to test themselves against different opponents.
Speaking on the squad's fitness, O'Neill stated, 'All 23 players have arrived fit and well, which is a great boost for us ahead of the games.' This positive news will come as a relief to Northern Ireland fans, who will be eager to see their team perform well in these friendlies.
With the World Cup qualifying campaign on the horizon, O'Neill's team will be looking to make a strong start and take advantage of the momentum gained from these friendlies. Fans can expect an exciting series of matches, with Northern Ireland looking to make a positive impact on the international stage.