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    All Whites coach Danny Hay has penciled in Niko Kirwan to play a key role in their surge towards qualification for next year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar

    All Whites coach Danny Hay has penciled in Niko Kirwan to play a key role in their surge towards qualification for next year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar


    The midfielder scored the match-winning goal in New Zealand's 1-nil win over Bahrain.

    Hay says Kirwan is flourishing in the national jersey.



    The All Whites are set to confirm two more fixtures for next month.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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