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Match for Derry Down's syndrome Oxford Bulls team

A team of footballers with Down's syndrome is to play its first competitive match after a video plea featuring a Republic of Ireland player.

Winger James McClean got in touch with the manager of the Londonderry-based Oxford Bulls after a social media plea to find possible opponents.

A video with Mr McClean went viral; the team have been inundated with offers.

Delighted manager Kevin Morrison said the response had been so good the team could play every week for two years.

"Our first competitive match will now take place in Sion Mills on 24 April," said Mr Morrison.