Pakistan 1-1 Nigeria: Future Eagles End First Stage with Seven Points at FIFA U-15 World Cup

Nigeria’s Future Eagles ended the first stage of the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival with a 1-1 draw against Pakistan in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday.

Pakistan took the lead in the 21st minute through Kaleemulah before Nigeria responded four minutes later, with Timothy Ijach scoring in the 25th minute to restore parity.

Neither side could find a winner as the match ended 1-1, giving Nigeria another draw in the competition.

Nigeria Finish First Stage with Seven Points

The result means Nigeria finished the first stage with seven points from five matches, recording one win and four draws.

The Future Eagles began their campaign with draws against South Sudan, Jordan and The Gambia before securing their first victory with a 2-1 comeback win over Cyprus earlier on Monday.

They were unable to make it back-to-back victories, settling for a draw against Pakistan in their final match of the first stage.

Future Eagles Results

• Nigeria 3-3 South Sudan

• Nigeria 2-2 Jordan

• Nigeria 3-3 The Gambia

• Cyprus 1-2 Nigeria

• Pakistan 1-1 Nigeria

Nigeria will now look ahead to the next phase of the competition.

Match Details

Competition: FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival
Match: Pakistan 1-1 Nigeria
Goals: Kaleemulah 21’ (Pakistan); Timothy Ijach 25’ (Nigeria)
Venue: Baku, Azerbaijan
Date: Monday, 26 October 2026