Nations League: Northern Ireland lose to lowest-ranked side, Kosovo

NI players go to fans after defeat in Kosovo
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 10th Jun 2022

Northern Ireland are still searching for their first-ever win in the Nations League.

That is after Ian Baraclough's side fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in Kosovo - the lowest-ranked side in their group.

It means they have now gone 13 games in the competition without a win.

And in the current campaign they sit 3rd out of the four teams involved, with just a point to show.

Shayne Lavery netted for the visitors on the stroke of half-time with Dan Ballard getting a second goal late on in the game.

But it was the home side sitting no fewer than 53 places below Northern Ireland in the world rankings, celebrating on the night.

As for Northern Ireland it is worth mentioning Conor McMenamin (pictured below) - the Glentoran star started the game and looked lively throughout.

Conor McMenamin impressed against Kosovo

Next up is Cyprus at the National Stadium at Windsor Park on Sunday.