Nigeria’s Future Eagles have suffered a setback at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival after losing to Chile in the classification semi-final following a thrilling 3-3 draw in regulation time.
The Nigerian youngsters were unable to secure victory against their South American opponents, leaving them with one final opportunity to end their campaign on a positive note.
Following the result, the Future Eagles will face Panama in their final fixture as they battle for 75th place in the tournament being held in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Future Eagles Target Winning Finish Against Panama
Despite the disappointment against Chile, Nigeria will be determined to respond positively when they take on Panama on Friday, October 30.
The match represents the team’s final opportunity to record a victory and finish their participation in the competition with a strong performance.
The Future Eagles will need to put the Chile encounter behind them and approach the Panama fixture with renewed determination as they look to conclude their tournament campaign on a winning note.
The classification match will take place at Hovsan Pitch 7B, Hovsan Competition Complex, in Baku.
