Nigeria’s Future Eagles stormed into the Tier C Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival with a commanding 7-0 victory over New Caledonia in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Captain Timothy Ijachi scored a hat-trick as Nigeria produced a dominant performance, finding the net seven times without conceding.

Wisdom Oche opened the scoring just one minute into the encounter before Ijachi doubled Nigeria’s advantage in the 12th minute.

The Nigerian captain struck again in the 16th minute to extend the lead, while Muhammad added the fourth goal in the 21st minute.

Ijachi completed his hat-trick in the 35th minute before Muhammad grabbed his second goal of the match in the 39th minute.

Salu rounded off the emphatic victory with Nigeria’s seventh goal in the 40th minute.

The result sends the Future Eagles into the Tier C Round of 16, maintaining their progress in the tournament.

Nigeria will return to action on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in the Tier C Round of 16, where they will face the winner of the encounter between Benin and Cuba.

The Future Eagles will now look to build on their impressive victory as they continue their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku.