Sligo Rovers duo Nando Pijnaker and Max Mata have both being named in the New Zealand international squad for two international friendlies later this month.
Their early season form with Rovers has been noted by head coach Darren Bazeley.
Pijnaker has 18 caps to date for New Zealand, and Mata 9.
New Zealand are scheduled to play Egypt on March 22nd, followed by a game against World Cup semi-finalists Croatia or Tunisia four days later (March 26th).
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