Adam Idah believes he demonstrated his potential to be a game-changer for the Republic of Ireland in their World Cup qualification campaign, following his crucial late equalizer against Hungary. Coming off the bench, Idah's goal secured a point for Ireland in a dramatic match that ended 2-2.

The Irish side faced an early setback, trailing 2-0 within the first 15 minutes at the Aviva Stadium. Barnabas Varga and Roland Sallai capitalized on Ireland's slow start, putting the home team in a difficult position. However, Evan Ferguson's goal in the second half ignited a comeback, and Sallai's subsequent dismissal for a foul on Dara O'Shea further boosted Ireland's chances.

Despite the man advantage, Ireland struggled to find the equalizer until the final moments of the game. In the 93rd minute, Adam Idah rose to the occasion, heading in a cross from Ryan Manning to level the score. The goal sparked celebrations among the 50,137 fans in attendance and salvaged a vital point for Ireland in their opening World Cup qualifier.

Idah, who recently transferred to Swansea City from Celtic, expressed his desire to play a significant role for his country. He stated that whether he starts or comes off the bench, his aim is to "make a difference" and prove to manager Heimir Hallgrímsson that he deserves a place in the team.

The striker acknowledged the importance of teamwork and the collective goal of qualifying for the World Cup. He emphasized his willingness to contribute in any way possible to help the team achieve its objectives.

Hallgrímsson's side is now set to travel to Armenia with renewed optimism, thanks to Idah's late heroics. The draw against Hungary, a team ranked 22 places above them by FIFA, was hard-earned, and the team hopes to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. Hallgrímsson noted the psychological difficulty of coming back from two goals down, but also pointed out Hungary's time-wasting tactics after their second goal. He felt Ireland deserved the three points, highlighting the team's bravery and the impact of goals in changing the game. He also emphasized the increased importance of their upcoming game against Armenia.

Former Celtic assistant manager John O'Shea admitted Idah's transfer to Swansea was unusual, but stressed that it did not affect his training commitment with the Republic of Ireland.

Adam Idah's journey has seen him move from Norwich City to Celtic, where he won multiple titles including two Scottish league titles, a Scottish Cup, and a Scottish League Cup. He notably scored the winning goal in the Scottish Cup final against Rangers in 2024. Now at Swansea City, Idah is looking to make an impact in the English Championship and continue his international career with Ireland.