Golden Eaglets Draw Against China, End Tournament Winless

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets ended their campaign in the 2026 China Four Nation Invitational Tournament without a victory, concluding with a 1-1 draw against host China. The Eaglets suffered back-to-back defeats in their opening matches against Tanzania and Australia.

In the final match, Nigeria took an early lead in the 11th minute through Idor Samuel, but China equalized shortly after. Despite several opportunities in the second half, neither team could secure a win, resulting in a draw that left Nigeria without points in the tournament.

Tanzania emerged as the undisputed champions, winning all three of their matches. The tournament served as a platform for the Nigerian team to assess their performance and identify areas for improvement ahead of the upcoming WAFU B U17 Championship.

The coaching staff views the experience gained in China as valuable for the players' development, as Nigeria seeks to regain dominance in youth football.