FIFA U-15 World Cup: Future Eagles Beat Cyprus 2-1 to Secure First Win‎‎

Nigeria’s Future Eagles on Monday won their first match in the first edition of the 2026 FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan.

‎‎The Nigerian team came from a goal down to beat Cyprus 2-1.

‎Cyprus took the lead with a 12th-minute goal by Georgios Christodoulou, but Wisdom Oche drew level for Nigeria in the 17th minute, before Timothy Ijach made it two for Nigeria in the 26th minute.

‎The result ended Nigeria’s winless run after three consecutive draws against South Sudan, Jordan, and The Gambia earlier in the tournament.

‎‎Nigeria drew 3-3 with South Sudan, 2-2 with Jordan, and 3-3 with The Gambia.

‎‎The Future Eagles will play Pakistan later on Monday.

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