Emakhu’s national team announced their squad for their May friendly against Grenada which included seven new faces.

One of those is The U’s 22-year-old forward who receives his first call-up to his country’s senior side.

Emakhu has appeared previously for the Republic of Ireland’s Under-21 and Under-19 teams.

For the U21s, he has played 12 times, scoring four goals and assisting twice.

Oxford United’s Aidomo Emakhu and Wrexham’s Issa Kabore battle for the ball (Image: David Davies/PA Wire)

The Boys in Green missed out on qualification last month for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, losing out on penalties to Czechia in the qualifying play-off semi-final.

Former Millwall man Emakhu joined The Yellows in the January transfer window on deadline day in search of more game time after being utilised as an impact substitute for the majority of his time at The Den.

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The Irishman struggled to find form in his first couple of months in yellow whilst Oxford found rhythm in their performances.

Emakhu eventually found his way into the starting XI after a couple of promising substitute apeparances late in the season, starting the final two Championship games against Sheffield Wednesday and Millwall.

Unfortunately, Oxford were relegated prior to kick-off against Wednesday, sentencing Emakhu and co. to League One football for the 2026/27 season.

The U’s have confirmed changes to its board and chair, with the appointment of two directors and a new chairman.

Ferguson has stepped down from his role as chairman after four years but will remain on the board of directors.

Replacing Ferguson is Dusan Bogdanovic, a figure who has served at board and executive level previously in professional football and who the club says brings ‘extensive experience’.

New Oxford United chairman Dusan Bogdanovic pictured here with U’s owner Erick Thohir and FIFA president Gianni Infantino in December 2024. 🤝

(via @dusan.ph on Instagram) #oufc 🟡https://t.co/hnkQLRsx5e pic.twitter.com/1Rylrf07Lu

— malachi (@MalachiObrey) May 6, 2026

Also joining the board is Rudi Laksmana who, like Ferguson, is a former Inter Milan board member.

United says that the two new additions ‘are part of the club’s ongoing commitment to driving football performance, improving strategic direction and progression both on and off the pitch’.

The club also said: “These appointments reflect Oxford United’s continued focus on strengthening its leadership, governance and long-term planning as the club looks ahead positively to the future.”

The full board at The U’s now consists of Ferguson, Bogdanovic, Laksmana, Anindya Bakrie, and Sumrith “Tiger” Thanakarnjanasuth.

It is understood that Bogdanovic worked for the football agency Level Up Asia of which Oxford winger Marselino Ferdinan is signed to.

He has been pictured previously with Oxford’s owner, Erick Thohir, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Lankshear joined The U’s on loan last summer from Premier League outfit Spurs and has been an icon in OX4.

Winning the club’s men’s Golden Boot and Young Player of the Season awards, the 21-year-old’s performances in yellow and exemplary attitude off the pitch have seen fans fall enamoured with the forward.

Oxford United loanee Will Lankshear will return to parent club Spurs (Image: Oxford United)

Lankshear played 47 times and scored 12 goals in all competitions for a struggling Yellows side which suffered relegation to League One.

The young goal scorer stayed on the pitch the longest after Oxford’s final game of the season, saying an emotional goodbye to The U’s fans.

In a statement on their social media channels, the club said: “We can confirm that Will Lankshear has returned to his parent club, Tottenham Hotspur.

“Will made 46 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring 12 goals and earning our 2025/26 Golden Boot.

We can confirm that Will Lankshear has returned to his parent club, Tottenham Hotspur.

Will made 46 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring 12 goals and earning our 2025/26 Golden Boot.

A fantastic addition to the squad from the moment he arrived, Will embraced… pic.twitter.com/LJyaNFTzUA

— Oxford United (@OUFCOfficial) May 6, 2026

“A fantastic addition to the squad from the moment he arrived, Will embraced everything it means to represent Oxford United.

“Wishing you all the very best for the future, Will! You’ll always be a Yellow.”

Lankshear returns to Spurs whose league status is still in the balance as they look to stave off relegation to the Championship in the late stages of the Premier League season.