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Wins for Aouchiche and Hwang, Ayhan reaches play-offs

Three Schalke players were still in action for their national teams on Tuesday (6/10), as the international break drew to a close. Adil Aouchiche (Algeria), Hee Chan Hwang (South Korea) and Mertcan Ayhan (Türkiye U21) all started for their respective sides. schalke04.de has summarised all the key moments from the trio’s matches.

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Nikola Katic and Bosnia and Herzegovina defeat Poland

Nikola Katic and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national side rounded off the first international break of the season on Monday (5/10), picking up points in the UEFA Nations League against Poland in Zenica. The Schalke defender helped his team to a 1-0 victory.

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Wöber subbed on as Austria remain unbeaten in the Nations League

Austria remain unbeaten in the UEFA Nations League after a 1-1 draw against Kosovo on Sunday (4/10). Maximilian Wöber was subbed in the 77th minute, with Austria netting an equaliser shortly after. Junior Adamu, who had been on the scoresheet in the 3-1 win in the reverse fixture against Kosovo, was an unused substitute.

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Džeko bows out as Bosnia and Herzegovina draw with Sweden

Edin Džeko made his final appearance for Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday evening (2/10), bringing the curtain down on a remarkable international career. The country’s record appearance-maker started against Sweden at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica and was substituted in the 63rd minute to a huge ovation. The UEFA Nations League game finished 1-1, with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s equaliser coming from a cross aimed towards Nikola Katic.

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Edin Džeko set for 152nd and final international appearance

It promises to be an emotional night, both for the supporters in the stands at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica and, above all, for Edin Džeko himself. After almost two decades with the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, the striker will represent his country for the final time when they face Sweden in the UEFA Nations League on Friday (2/10, 20:45 CEST). The long-serving captain will bring the curtain down on his international career after the game.

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Maximilian Wöber and Austria secure a point after an initial two-goal deficit

Austria managed to defend their lead at the top of the table in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday (1/10) despite initially going two goals down in Ireland. Schalke centre-back Maximilian Wöber was subbed on at the start of the second half in the 2-2 draw at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Junior Adamu did not make an appearance.

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Competitive international debuts for Adil Aouchiche and Soufiane El-Faouzi

Two Schalke players made their competitive senior international debuts on Tuesday afternoon (29/9), with Adil Aouchiche featuring for Algeria and Soufiane El-Faouzi making his first appearance for Morocco in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

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4-2 victory for Nikola Katic and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nikola Katic celebrated a 4-2 win against Romania with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday evening (28/9). The centre-back played the full 90 minutes. Head coach Sergej Barbarez’s side now turn their attention to Friday’s meeting with Group B4 leaders Sweden.

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Tanaka features in late Japan win on second international appearance

Satoshi Tanaka made his second appearance for Japan as they beat Venezuela 2-1 in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Monday (28/9). The Schalke midfielder was called into action after just eight minutes, replacing the injured Koki Kumasaka. It was Tanaka’s second cap for the Samurai Blue after making his debut against China in July 2025.

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Junior Adamu scores in 3-1 win for Austria

Junior Adamu and Maximilian Wöber had reason to celebrate on Sunday (27/9), as Austria made it back-to-back wins in the UEFA Nations League. Schalke’s number 20 scored to make it 2-0, as Austria ran out 3-1 winners against Kosovo in Vienna. It was also Adamu’s first senior international goal on what was his tenth appearance for Austria.

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Nikola Katic earns UEFA Nations League result with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nikola Katic was in UEFA Nations League action for Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday (25/9), putting in an impressive performance as his side picked up a point in Poland. Adil Aouchiche and Soufiane El-Faouzi were also on international duty but remained unused in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. schalke04.de looks back at how the S04 contingent got on.

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Hee Chan Hwang celebrates 3-0 win against Ecuador on 83rd cap for South Korea

The first games of the international break have been played, with Hee Chan Hwang the only Royal Blue in action on Thursday (24/9). Satoshi Tanaka, Junior Adamu and Maximilian Wöber were all unused substitutes for their respective sides. schalke04.de have summed up all the key moments from the games.

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