Nigeria’s U-15 boys, known as the Future Eagles have suffered their first defeat at the ongoing FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, after losing 6-3 to Benin Republic on Wednesday evening.
Key Highlights
- Future Eagles lose 6-3 to Benin Republic, ending a six-match unbeaten run.
- Captain Timothy Ogar Ijachi scores twice to take his tally to 11 goals.
- Wisdom Boniface scores Nigeria’s other goal, his second of the tournament.
The defeat ended Nigeria’s six-match unbeaten run in the competition, despite another impressive performance from captain Timothy Ogar Ijachi, who scored twice to take his tournament tally to 11 goals.
Wisdom Boniface scored Nigeria’s other goal, his second of the tournament.
Ijachi’s Goal Run In Baku
Ijachi has been one of Nigeria’s standout performers in Baku, scoring in the opening-day 3-3 draw against South Sudan and the 2-2 draw with Jordan before netting another goal in the 3-3 draw against The Gambia.
He subsequently scored the winning goal in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Cyprus and found the net in the 1-1 draw against Pakistan.
The captain continued his scoring form, recording a hat-trick in Nigeria’s 7-0 victory over New Caledonia before adding two more goals against Benin Republic.
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Despite Ijachi’s impressive contribution, the Future Eagles could not prevent their opponents from securing a 6-3 victory.
The result represents a setback for Nigeria’s young side, which had enjoyed a strong run before Wednesday’s encounter.
However, Ijachi’s remarkable scoring record remains a major positive for the team as the tournament progresses.
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