Nigeria’s U-15 boys’ team, the Future Eagles, have arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, ahead of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival taking place from October 22 to 31.
Key Highlights
- The Future Eagles have arrived in Baku for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.
- The 20-member delegation comprises 14 players and six officials, led by head coach Patrick Bassey.
- Nigeria are in Group AD with South Sudan, Jordan, The Gambia, Cyprus and Pakistan.
- Matches are eight-a-side, with two 20-minute halves.
- The tier finals hold on Friday, October 30.
The team, comprising 14 players and six officials, departed Abuja on Wednesday night aboard a Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul before connecting to the Azerbaijani capital.
Head coach Patrick Bassey and team administrator Nasiru Jibril are among the officials accompanying the squad.
Future Eagles’ Group Fixtures
Nigeria have been drawn in Group AD alongside South Sudan, Jordan, The Gambia, Cyprus and Pakistan.
The Future Eagles will begin their campaign against South Sudan on Saturday before facing Jordan and The Gambia on Sunday.
They are scheduled to conclude their group-stage matches against Cyprus and Pakistan on Monday.
The competition will feature an eight-a-side format, with each match consisting of two 20-minute halves.
Teams’ performances in the group stage will determine the tiers in which they compete during the second phase, scheduled for October 28 and 29.
The tier finals will take place on Friday, October 30.
The tournament provides a platform for young players from participating countries to showcase their abilities and gain international football experience.
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Full List Of Future Eagles Players
Goalkeepers: Victor Wisdom (Eagles Wings Academy, Abuja), Peter Linus (HB Academy, Abuja).
Defenders: Daniel Olaomi (Eagles Wings Academy), Prosperity Anionovo (Buruj Football Academy, Lagos), Timothy Ijachi (Mavlon FC, Lagos), David Okwusogu (NFF TDS), Michael Ibironke (NFF TDS).
Midfielders: Abdulsalam Muhammad (Simonben Academy, Kaduna), Martin Chukwu (AS Roma Academy, Abuja), Ayomide Jekami (NFF TDS), Mayowa Salu (NFF TDS).
Forwards: Abdulrazak Mufutau (12Alive FC, Ibadan), Wisdom Oche (Shakhandam Academy, Abuja), Wisdom Boniface (Adoration Academy, Enugu).
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