Nigeria's Future Eagles Face Chile After U-15 World Cup Loss
The inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival began in Baku, Azerbaijan, on October 24 and will conclude on Friday. A total of 189 teams are participating in this international youth football competition organized by FIFA for players up to the age of 15.
The tournament was approved by the FIFA Council in December 2025 to promote youth football. Over 3,000 young players and coaches are involved.
The Nigerian U-15 team, known as the Future Eagles, participated in the tournament, ending their six-match unbeaten run with a 6-3 defeat to Benin Republic in the quarter-finals. Prior to this loss, Nigeria went unbeaten in the group stage, with four draws and one win.
In the round of 16, the Future Eagles achieved a significant 7-0 victory over New Caledonia. Captain Timothy Ogar Ijachi has been a standout player, scoring 11 goals, including a hat-trick against New Caledonia and a brace in the loss to Benin Republic.
Nigeria will face Chile in the placement playoff match.
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