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Nigeria Future Eagles Face New Caledonia in FIFA U-15 World Cup Tier C Round of 32
Nigeria’s Future Eagles remain unbeaten after five matches at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. They face New Caledonia on Wednesday, 28 October, at 8:30 a.m. WAT as their Tier C campaign begins.
2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco and Kenya Target Quarter-Final Places
Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco and Kenya headline Africa’s challenge as the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 takes place on October 28 and 29.
Nigeria Future Eagles Finish First Stage Unbeaten with Seven Points at FIFA U-15 World Cup
Nigeria’s Future Eagles completed the first stage of the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival unbeaten, earning seven points from five matches. After four draws and a 2-1 win over Cyprus, Nigeria will continue in Tier C.
Nigeria vs Mexico U17: Flamingos Preview, How to Watch Live, Predicted XI | 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Thursday, 29 October. We examine both teams’ group-stage performances, key FIFA statistics, head-to-head record, players to watch, Nigeria’s predicted starting XI and how to watch live.
Pakistan 1-1 Nigeria: Future Eagles End First Stage with Seven Points at FIFA U-15 World Cup
Nigeria’s Future Eagles drew 1-1 with Pakistan in their final first-stage match at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. Timothy Ijach scored Nigeria’s equaliser as the team finished the stage with seven points.
Cyprus 1-2 Nigeria: Future Eagles Claim First Win at FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival
Nigeria’s Future Eagles came from behind to beat Cyprus 2-1 at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. Goals from captain Wisdom Oche and substitute Timothy Ijach secured Nigeria’s first win after three consecutive draws.
Nigeria Future Eagles vs Cyprus, Pakistan: Kick-off Times, Preview, How to Watch Live | 2026 FIFA U15 World Cup
Nigeria’s Future Eagles face a Monday double-header against Cyprus and Pakistan at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. After three consecutive draws, Nigeria will target their first win, with both matches available to watch live and free on FIFA+ on DAZN.
Four African Teams Reach 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16, Zambia Eliminated
Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco and Kenya have advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Nigeria finished with six points, the highest total among Africa’s five representatives, while Morocco and Kenya qualified as two of the four best third-placed teams. Zambia were eliminated after three defeats.
Nigeria Flamingos to Face Spanish-Speaking Opponents in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16
Nigeria’s Flamingos face Mexico in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on 29 October. The teams’ only previous meeting at the tournament ended in a 3-0 Nigerian victory in 2014.
Nigeria Future Eagles Draw 3-3 with The Gambia to Record Third Draw at 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup
Nigeria’s Future Eagles recorded their third consecutive draw at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival after a 3-3 thriller against The Gambia. Nigeria will return to action on Monday, 26 October, with matches against Cyprus and Pakistan.
Prince Udofia, Niyi Busari Get Olympic Eagles’ Roles Ahead of DR Congo Clash
Prince Sunday Udofia and Niyi Busari have been handed key roles with Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles as the U23 national team prepares for a two-legged qualifying fixture against the Democratic Republic of Congo in November.
Nigeria Future Eagles Draw 2-2 with Jordan in Second Game at FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival
Nigeria’s Future Eagles drew 2-2 with Jordan in their second group-stage match at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. Timothy Ijach opened the scoring before Jordan netted twice, but Abdulrazak Mufutau struck in stoppage time to rescue a point for Nigeria.