Atlantic Technological University (ATU) student Kevin Jordan has been selected to represent Ireland in tomorrow’s College University Football League (CUFL) in France.
The announcement follows a competitive trial process held last month in Dublin, where the Finn Harps player was successful in earning his spot amongst a squad of 18 players.
“There were around 90 players at the trials, so there was good competition and good standards amongst everyone. I’m very proud to have made it,” he said.
“I can’t wait to go, it will be a great experience to get going and it will be my first time going with a national team.”
A third-year student at ATU Donegal Letterkenny campus, Jordan is currently studying a Bachelor of Science in Sports & Exercise with Physical Education. An ATU sports scholarship recipient for the past three years, his enthusiasm for sports is evident on and off the pitch.
Outside of university, he plays for Finn Harps and has been a consistent starter for the senior men’s side over the past number of seasons. Whilst out with an injury for the first half of the season, gaining a spot on the CUFL squad marks a triumphant return for Kevin.
Michael Murphy, Head of Sport at ATU Donegal, says “We all in ATU are very proud of Kevin’s achievement on making the Ireland Colleges & Universities side. It is fantastic recognition for himself personally to represent his country and we wish him and all his Ireland teammates the very best in their upcoming fixture.”
The team of 18 departed Ireland on Monday 9, December and travelled to Nance to take on the French Universities side scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 11 December.
Details of the game:
French Universities v Irish Colleges & Universities
Wednesday, December 11th
Parc Des Sports Leo LaGrange, Saint-Nazaire
KO 18:00 (17:00 Irish Time) Live Stream of the match can be found here – https://www.youtube.com/@ffsportutv
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