Legia Warsaw’s hitman Mahir Emreli sets sights on Ireland

Legia Warsaw’s European hero Mahir Emreli is planning to continue his scoring streak against Ireland.

The Azerbaijan striker netted the Polish side’s winner in last week’s shock Europa League victory over Leicester City.

A summer signing for local side Qarabag, the forward soon repaid the €1m fee by bragging a brace against Sparta Prague to seal a place from the play-offs into the group stages of the competition.

He proved his worth for the international team in the last European campaign too by rattling the net against Hungary and Wales.

The 24-year-old led the line in last month’s 1-1 draw against Ireland and will again he looked upon to supply the firepower for Saturday’s rematch in Baku.

“I have not scored for Azerbaijan in a long time and want that in this window,” says Emreli about the double-header against Ireland and Serbia.