Nigeria vs South Sudan: FIFA U-15 World Cup Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Patrick Bassey’s side open their campaign in Baku on Saturday, with five group-stage matches scheduled across three days.
Nigeria’s Future Eagles will begin their campaign at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival against South Sudan on Saturday, 24 October 2026, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The match is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Nigerian time at the Hovsan Competition Complex. Head coach Patrick Bassey’s team arrived in Baku on Thursday ahead of the competition.
Future Eagles Squad
The 14-man squad includes two goalkeepers, five defenders, four midfielders and three forwards.
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).
Group Fixtures and Competition Format
Nigeria are drawn in Group AD alongside South Sudan, Jordan, The Gambia, Cyprus and Pakistan.
The Future Eagles will face Jordan and The Gambia on Sunday, 25 October, before completing their group-stage programme against Cyprus and Pakistan on Monday, 26 October.
Unlike conventional 11-a-side football, the tournament uses an eight-a-side format, with matches played over two 20-minute halves. The compact schedule requires teams to manage recovery and playing time carefully.
The group-stage results will determine the tier in which each team competes in the next phase, ensuring continued matches for all participating teams.
How to Watch Nigeria vs South Sudan
📅 Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
⏰ Kick-off: 11:30 a.m. Nigerian time
🏟️ Venue: Hovsan Competition Complex, Baku, Azerbaijan
📺 Live stream: FIFA+ on DAZN
Nigeria will look to start positively against South Sudan before facing four more opponents in the group stage.
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