Giovanni Trapattoni's second game in charge of the Republic of Ireland will be against Columbia on May 29th when they take on the South American at Craven Cottage.

Beforehand the Italian coach will take charge of an intensive training period for the squad, including week-long trip to Portugal followed by a friendly match against Serbia at Croke Park on May 24th.  
 
Colombia are currently 21st in the Fifa world rankings and are also due to play France in Paris on June 3rd. They lie third after four games in the South American World Cup qualifying group.

Trapattoni officially takes charge of the Ireland team on May 1st after he sees out the current Austrian league season with Red Bull Salzburg, who are challenging for the league.

A kick-off time for the Columbia friendly at the Premier League ground in London has yet to be confirmed.