Nigeria's U15 boys' national team, the Future Eagles,
are set to commence preparations for the inaugural
FIFA U1 5 Youth World Cup & Festival in Baku,
Azerbaijan, following the invitation of 23 players by
head coach Patrick Bassey.
According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF),
the invited players are expected to arrive at the NFF/
FIFA Goal Project Hostel inside the MKO Abiola
National Stadium, Abuja, on Tuesday, October 13,
2026, to begin preparations for the competition.
The tournament will run from October 22 to 31,
offering the young Nigerian players an opportunity
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gain valuable international exposure and showcase
their potential against their counterparts from other
countries.
The players have also been instructed to come with
appropriate football boots for artificial turf, which will
be used during training sessions in Abuja and Baku,
as well as during the tournament.
Bassey, who is currently with Bichi First FC and has
built a reputation in youth football development, will
be assisted by Husaini Lawan Umar and Augustine
lyamu.
Grassroots Academies Feature on the List
The 23-man squad reflects the growing contribution
of grassroots academies, schools, youth teams and
the NFF Talent Development Scheme (TDS) to
Nigeria's youth football development structure.
are set to commence preparations for the inaugural
FIFA U1 5 Youth World Cup & Festival in Baku,
Azerbaijan, following the invitation of 23 players by
head coach Patrick Bassey.
According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF),
the invited players are expected to arrive at the NFF/
FIFA Goal Project Hostel inside the MKO Abiola
National Stadium, Abuja, on Tuesday, October 13,
2026, to begin preparations for the competition.
The tournament will run from October 22 to 31,
offering the young Nigerian players an opportunity
O
gain valuable international exposure and showcase
their potential against their counterparts from other
countries.
The players have also been instructed to come with
appropriate football boots for artificial turf, which will
be used during training sessions in Abuja and Baku,
as well as during the tournament.
Bassey, who is currently with Bichi First FC and has
built a reputation in youth football development, will
be assisted by Husaini Lawan Umar and Augustine
lyamu.
Grassroots Academies Feature on the List
The 23-man squad reflects the growing contribution
of grassroots academies, schools, youth teams and
the NFF Talent Development Scheme (TDS) to
Nigeria's youth football development structure.