Norwich City academy graduate Adam Idah was awarded his senior debut for Republic of Ireland on Thursday night, while Teemu Pukki represented Finland in the UEFA Nations League.
Idah led the line for 77 minutes in Ireland’s 1-1 draw away to Bulgaria before being replaced by Shane Long.
Pukki played the full 90 minutes of Finland’s 1-0 defeat at home to Wales.
The Norwich City duo could come up against each other on Sunday evening (5pm KO), when Republic of Ireland and Finland meet in League B Group 4.
Thursday’s results mean Finland prop up the group, while Wales are on top with three points as Ireland and Bulgaria have one apiece.