Nigeria’s U15 boys, the Future Eagles, have drawn their opening two matches on the ongoing FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, scoring 5 objectives and conceding 5.
The Future Eagles performed out a 2-2 draw with Jordan on Sunday morning, following a 3-3 stalemate towards South Sudan on Saturday.
In their opening match, Patrick Bassey’s aspect got here from behind twice towards South Sudan earlier than taking the lead, solely to concede a late equaliser.
South Sudan scored first earlier than Wisdom Boniface restored parity for Nigeria. The Sudanese aspect went forward once more, however captain Timothy Ogar levelled the rating simply earlier than half-time.
Wisdom Oche then put Nigeria forward within the second half. However, South Sudan scored lower than a minute earlier than the ultimate whistle to safe a 3-3 draw.
Against Jordan on Sunday, each groups failed to attain within the first interval earlier than Ogar gave Nigeria the lead within the second half.
Jordan equalised 5 minutes later and subsequently moved forward, however Abdulrazak Muftau scored with the final kick of the match to earn the Future Eagles a 2-2 draw.
Nigeria are scheduled to face fellow West Africans The Gambia on Sunday night earlier than taking up Cyprus early on Monday morning. They will then meet Pakistan afterward Monday afternoon.
The inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival is being performed in an eight-a-side format, with matches consisting of two 20-minute halves.
Teams’ performances within the group stage will decide the tiers they enter within the second stage, scheduled for 28 and 29 October. The tier finals will happen on Friday, 30 October.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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