Future Eagles eliminated by Benin in U-15 World Cup
Nigeria's Future Eagles were eliminated from the Tier C competition at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival following a 6-3 defeat to Benin Republic in the Round of 16 on Wednesday in Baku, Azerbaijan. This loss ended Nigeria's six-match unbeaten streak in the tournament.
Captain Timothy Ogar Ijachi scored two goals, while Wisdom Boniface contributed one, but Benin's young Guépards capitalized on their scoring opportunities, with Noé Faton and Kévin Nounagnon leading the attack. Faton scored twice early in the match, and Nounagnon netted a hat-trick, contributing significantly to Benin's emphatic victory.
Despite Ijachi's impressive performance, which brought his tournament total to 11 goals, Nigeria's defense struggled, conceding six goals in a match that marked their first defeat of the competition. The Future Eagles had previously secured a 7-0 victory over New Caledonia earlier on the same day.
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