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Adelaide United teen sensation Nestory Irankunda has confirmed he wanted to play in Australia's botched Olympic qualifying campaign - but his snubbing hasn't diminished his Socceroos ambitions.
The Olyroos failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics after not winning a match - or scoring a goal - at the under-23 Asian Cup.
Irankunda, who is set to move from Adelaide to German powerhouse Bayern Munich in July, was a controversial omission from the squad and the 18-year-old's goalscoring prowess was sorely missed.
But as he was named among the first A-League All-Stars for a clash with English Premier League side Newcastle United, Irankunda said he 'can't do much' about his non-selection, but still hoped to soon be part of the Socceroos' plans.
Olyroos coach Tony Vidmar earlier this month said he wanted to look at the 'bigger picture' and protect Irankunda's
