Gavin Bazunu
![Wigan Athletic players celebrate their first goal scored by James McClean on April 2, 2022 Wigan Athletic players celebrate their first goal scored by James McClean on April 2, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/22/13/wigb.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Preview: Portsmouth vs. Wigan Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League One clash between Portsmouth and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 24, 10:52
![Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley pictured on May 9, 2021 Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley pictured on May 9, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Portsmouth vs. Lincoln City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's League One clash between Portsmouth and Lincoln City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 14, 03:07
![Republic of Ireland's Chiedozie Ogbene celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 26, 2022 Republic of Ireland's Chiedozie Ogbene celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 26, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Lithuania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Republic of Ireland and Lithuania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 27, 14:30
![Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley pictured on May 9, 2021 Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley pictured on May 9, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Oxford United vs. Portsmouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Oxford United and Portsmouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 3, 15:07
![Sunderland's Dan Neil in action with Plymouth's James Wilson, December 11, 2021 Sunderland's Dan Neil in action with Plymouth's James Wilson, December 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sunderland vs. Portsmouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Sunderland and Portsmouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 20, 14:50
![MK Dons' Matt O'Riley celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 11, 2022 MK Dons' Matt O'Riley celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 11, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Portsmouth vs. MK Dons - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Portsmouth and MK Dons, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 13, 15:41
![Sheffield United's Oliver Norwood in action with Plymouth Argyle's Panutche Camar Sheffield United's Oliver Norwood in action with Plymouth Argyle's Panutche Camar](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Plymouth Argyle vs. Portsmouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's League One clash between Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 27, 18:15
![Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley pictured on May 9, 2021 Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley pictured on May 9, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: AFC Wimbledon vs. Portsmouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between AFC Wimbledon and Portsmouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 16, 08:53
![Germany's Ilkay Gundogan scores from the penalty spot against Liechtenstein on November 11, 2021 Germany's Ilkay Gundogan scores from the penalty spot against Liechtenstein on November 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City players including Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne fared on international duty
Sports Mole rounds up which Manchester City players were in action for their respective nations during November's international break.
Nov 18, 08:00
![Wycombe Wanderers' Brandon Hanlan celebrates after scoring their second goal with teammates on October 9, 2021 Wycombe Wanderers' Brandon Hanlan celebrates after scoring their second goal with teammates on October 9, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Wycombe Wanderers vs. Portsmouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Wycombe Wanderers and Portsmouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 11, 15:21
![Republic of Ireland's Shane Duffy, John Egan, James Collins and Jayson Molumby celebrate after Serbia's Nikola Milenkovic scores an own goal in World Cup Qualifying on September 7, 2021 Republic of Ireland's Shane Duffy, John Egan, James Collins and Jayson Molumby celebrate after Serbia's Nikola Milenkovic scores an own goal in World Cup Qualifying on September 7, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Republic of Ireland and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 9, 09:44
![Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley pictured on May 9, 2021 Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley pictured on May 9, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Portsmouth vs. Crystal Palace Under-21s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Portsmouth and Crystal Palace Under-21s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 7, 17:53
![England's John Stones celebrates with Raheem Sterling on October 12, 2021 England's John Stones celebrates with Raheem Sterling on October 12, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City players including Phil Foden, Ferran Torres fared on international duty
Sports Mole round up which Manchester City players were in action for their respective nations during October's international break.
Oct 13, 22:09
![Republic of Ireland's Shane Duffy, John Egan, James Collins and Jayson Molumby celebrate after Serbia's Nikola Milenkovic scores an own goal in World Cup Qualifying on September 7, 2021 Republic of Ireland's Shane Duffy, John Egan, James Collins and Jayson Molumby celebrate after Serbia's Nikola Milenkovic scores an own goal in World Cup Qualifying on September 7, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Azerbaijan vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Azerbaijan and Republic of Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 7, 14:41
![Spain's Ferran Torres celebrates scoring their second goal against Kosovo on September 8, 2021 Spain's Ferran Torres celebrates scoring their second goal against Kosovo on September 8, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City players including Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish fared on international duty
Sports Mole round up which Manchester City players were in action for their respective nations during September's international break.
Sep 9, 13:18
![Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny on March 24, 2021 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny on March 24, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Republic of Ireland duo Gavin Bazunu and Andrew Omobamidele surpass expectations
The teenagers shone as Ireland fought back to snatch a point.
Sep 8, 04:30
![AFC Wimbledon's Ollie Palmer pictured in April 2021 AFC Wimbledon's Ollie Palmer pictured in April 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: AFC Wimbledon vs. Portsmouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between AFC Wimbledon and Portsmouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 5, 14:22
![Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny on March 24, 2021 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny on March 24, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Build on Portugal performance - Ireland talking points ahead of Azerbaijan game
Both sides go into the game still looking for their first points of the campaign.
Sep 3, 12:50
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Republic of Ireland number one Gavin Bazunu not taking his position for granted
The 19-year-old saved Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty on his fifth appearance for Ireland.
Sep 2, 23:00
![Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his record-breaking goal for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifier on September 1, 2021 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his record-breaking goal for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifier on September 1, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Qatar vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Qatar and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 15:11
![Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny on March 24, 2021 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny on March 24, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Azerbaijan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Republic of Ireland and Azerbaijan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 12:29
![Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his record-breaking goal for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifier on September 1, 2021 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his record-breaking goal for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifier on September 1, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cristiano Ronaldo 'not closing the count just yet' after breaking goals record
The 36-year-old took his international tally to 111 with a late brace.
Sep 1, 23:37
![Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his record-breaking goal for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifier on September 1, 2021 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his record-breaking goal for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifier on September 1, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks international goals record to crush Ireland hopes
Ireland keeper Gavin Bazunu had earlier saved the 36-year-old's penalty.
Sep 1, 22:08
![Portugal manager Fernando Santos on June 15, 2021 Portugal manager Fernando Santos on June 15, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Portugal vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Portugal and Republic of Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 30, 13:26
![Huddersfield Town manager Danny Cowley pictured on July 1, 2020 Huddersfield Town manager Danny Cowley pictured on July 1, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portsmouth sign Gavin Bazunu on loan from Manchester City
The 19-year-old made his senior international debut in March.
Jul 1, 19:28
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Gavin Bazunu "100%" aiming to become Man City's first-choice goalkeeper
The 19-year-old spent last season on loan at Rochdale.
Jun 7, 08:46
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Manchester City: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2021
Keep track of all of Manchester City's confirmed summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 2, 05:55
![Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher pictured in February 2021 Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher pictured in February 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stephen Kenny wants to see Caoimhin Kelleher play "regular games"
The 22-year-od has made five senior appearances for Liverpool this season.
May 29, 17:28
![Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny after the match on March 27, 2021 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny after the match on March 27, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stephen Kenny hails "very talented" Ireland youngsters
Stephen Kenny is blooding a new generation at the start of his reign.
Mar 29, 16:16
![Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny after the match on March 27, 2021 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny after the match on March 27, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Qatar vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's international friendly clash between Qatar and Republic of Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 28, 14:09
![Luxembourg's Gerson Rodrigues celebrates scoring their first goal on March 27, 2021 Luxembourg's Gerson Rodrigues celebrates scoring their first goal on March 27, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland 0-1 Luxembourg: Stephen Kenny's men embarrassed at home
Gerson Rodrigues scored the only goal of the game in Dublin.
Mar 27, 22:16
![Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on November 15, 2020 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on November 15, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The big talking points ahead of Ireland's clash with Serbia
Ireland are yet to win in eight games under their new manager.
Mar 23, 15:42
![Sheffield Wednesday's Josh Windass scores against Rochdale in the EFL Cup on September 15, 2020 Sheffield Wednesday's Josh Windass scores against Rochdale in the EFL Cup on September 15, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sheffield Wednesday make progress with comfortable victory against Rochdale
Elias Kachunga and Josh Windass were on target in the second half as Garry Monk's side won 2-0.
Sep 15, 21:53
![General view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium taken September 2018 General view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium taken September 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2020
Keep track of all of Manchester City's confirmed summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 24, 21:06