The Imps will see seven players head out on international duty during November at both senior and U21 level, including Andrei Coubiș, Joe Gauci, Reeco Hackett, Chieo Ogbene and Ivan Varfolomeev, alongside Yunus Konak and Oisin Gallagher.
Ivan Varfolomeev
Varfolomeev has continued his development under Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw this season, signing a new contract until 2030 and earning his maiden senior international call-up in September.
Varfolomeev went on to make his senior debut against Hungary in October, coming off the bench in a UEFA Nations League fixture. Having retained his place in Andrea Maldera’s squad, the midfielder will be hoping to add to his international experience when Ukraine face Northern Ireland on Saturday 14 November and Georgia on Tuesday 17 November in their final two Nations League group matches.
Ukraine's fixtures
Northern Ireland vs Ukraine
Saturday 14 November | 7.45pm
Ukraine vs Georgia
Tuesday 17 November | 7.45pm
All kick-off times are UK time.
Andrei Coubiș
Having joined City over the summer, Andrei Coubiș has made a positive start to life with the Imps, providing an assist for Freddie Draper’s winner against Preston North End before scoring his first goal for the club in spectacular fashion.
The 23-year-old centre-half found the back of the net from outside the area inside the opening 30 seconds of City’s 2-2 draw at Millwall in October. Coubiș has also continued to establish himself on the international stage, adding to his senior appearances for Romania during the last international break to take his tally to seven caps.
Having retained his place in Gheorghe Hagi’s squad, the defender will be hoping to gain further international experience as Romania conclude their UEFA Nations League group campaign against Poland on Saturday 14 November and Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday 17 November.
Romania's fixtures
Romania vs Poland
Saturday 14 November | 7.45pm
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Romania
Tuesday 17 November | 7:45pm
All kick-off times are UK time.
Chieo Ogbene
Having joined City on a deadline day loan from Ipswich Town, Chieo Ogbene has continued to make an impact under Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw, featuring regularly for the Imps in the Championship.
The 29-year-old winger has also continued to represent the Republic of Ireland, adding three further senior appearances during the previous international break to take his tally to 38 caps, having scored five goals for his country.
Ogbene has retained his place in Heimir Hallgrímsson’s squad for their final two UEFA Nations League group fixtures, with the Boys in Green travelling to Austria on Saturday 14 November before returning to Dublin to face Kosovo on Tuesday 17 November.
Republic of Ireland's fixtures
Austria vs Republic of Ireland
Saturday 14 November | 7.45pm
Republic of Ireland vs Kosovo
Tuesday 17 November | 7:45pm
All kick-off times are UK time.
Joe Gauci
Having joined City on a season-long loan from Aston Villa during the summer, Joe Gauci has earned a recall to the Australia senior squad for the first time since being involved in the Socceroos’ preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 26-year-old goalkeeper has made eight senior appearances for his country and was previously part of Australia’s squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, while also representing the nation at U23 level.
Gauci is one of five players recalled by head coach Tony Popovic for the November international break and will be hoping to add to his international experience as Australia travel to the Middle East for friendly fixtures against Qatar on Friday 13 November and Jordan on Tuesday 17 November.
Australia's fixtures
Qatar vs Australia
Friday 13 November | 2.45pm
Jordan vs Australia
Tuesday 17 November | 4pm
All kick-off times are UK time.
Reeco Hackett
Reeco Hackett has earned a return to the Saint Lucia senior squad for the first time since November 2024, when he last represented his country against Grenada.
The 28-year-old winger, who has previously found the net twice on the international stage, has been recalled by head coach Rajesh Latchoo as Saint Lucia look to secure promotion to League A of the CONCACAF Nations League.
Hackett will be hoping to add to his international appearances when the Piton Boyz face Bermuda on Friday 13 November before taking on group leaders Barbados on Tuesday 17 November, with both fixtures taking place in Guadeloupe.
Saint Lucia currently sit second in Group B, just one point behind Barbados, with two victories enough to secure top spot and qualification for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Saint Lucia's fixtures
Bermuda vs Saint Lucia
Friday 13 November | 7pm
Saint Lucia vs Barbados
Tuesday 17 November | 7pm
All kick-off times are UK time.
Yunus Konak and Oisin Gallagher
Yunus Konak and Oisin Gallagher have both received U21 international call-ups as they look to help their respective nations secure qualification for the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Konak, who joined the Imps on a season-long loan from Brentford in August, has established himself in City's midfield under Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw, starting the last five league fixtures. The 20-year-old will join up with Türkiye U21 for their two-legged play-off against Czechia, with the first leg taking place on Friday 13 November before the return fixture on Tuesday 17 November.
Gallagher, meanwhile, has continued to impress during his loan spell with Sky Bet League Two side Barnet, featuring regularly and playing more than 1,000 minutes this season.
The 21-year-old has retained his place in the Republic of Ireland U21 squad after helping them secure a play-off spot with a memorable 3-1 victory over England in October. Jim Crawford's side will face Finland away on Friday 13 November before hosting the return leg in Cork on Tuesday 17 November, with a place at next summer's tournament at stake.
Turkiye U21’s and Republic of Ireland U21’s fixtures
Finland U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21
Friday 13 November | 4.15pm
Turkiye U21 vs Czechia U21
Friday 13 November | 4pm
Czechia U21 vs Turkiye U21
Tuesday 17 November | 4pm
Republic of Ireland U21 vs Finland U21
Tuesday 17 November | 5.45pm
All kick-off times are UK time.
