2026 FIFA U15 Youth World Cup: Nigeria Invite Strong Squad for Tournament

According to a report by thenff.com on Monday, October 12, 2026, Nigeria have invited a strong 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA U-15 Youth World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan.

Head coach Patrick Bassey selected the players from various academies, clubs, schools, and the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) Talent Development Scheme (TDS).

The squad comprises two goalkeepers, seven defenders, seven midfielders, and seven forwards.

The invited players are expected to report to the NFF/FIFA Goal Project Hostel inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday, October 13.

The tournament is scheduled to take place in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, from October 22 to 31, with Nigeria’s U-15 boys set to represent the country at the youth football event.

Bassey, who is associated with Bichi First FC, will lead the team’s preparations, assisted by Husaini Lawan Umar and Augustine Iyamu.

The NFF has instructed the invited players to arrive at camp with appropriate football boots for artificial turf, which will be used during training sessions in Abuja and Baku.

The federation has also advised state football associations, clubs, academies, schools, and the parents or guardians of the selected players to bring them to the camp personally.

The Future Eagles will use their training camp in Abuja to prepare for the competition before travelling to Azerbaijan.

Full List of 23 Invited Future Eagles Players

Goalkeepers: Victor Wisdom (Eagles Wings Academy, Abuja), Peter Linus (HB Academy, Abuja)

Defenders: Daniel Olaomi (Eagles Wings Academy), Prosperity Anionovo (Buruj Football Academy, Lagos), Timothy Ijachi (Mavlon FC, Lagos), David Okwusogu (NFF TDS), Michael Ibironke (NFF TDS), Sani Bello (Greenlock Academy), Mabub Akinlabi (Utmost FC)

Midfielders: Abdulsalam Muhammad (Simonben Academy, Kaduna), Martin Chukwu (AS Roma Academy, Abuja), Ayomide Jekami (NFF TDS), Mayowa Salu (NFF TDS), Baasit Bolaji Abdullahi (Chrisland High School), Emmanuel Olagoke (3SC Youth Team, Ibadan), Malik Abdulkareem (NFF TDS), Samuel Akinde (Utmost FC)

Forwards: Abdulrazak Mufutau (12Alive FC, Ibadan), Wisdom Oche (Shakhandam Academy, Abuja), Wisdom Boniface (Adoration Academy, Enugu), Samuel Amodu (NFF TDS), Bello Shittu (Greenlock Academy), Daniel Pamfey (Gwol FC, Jos)

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