Nigeria U15 head coach Patrick Bassey has invited 23 players to the Future Eagles’ camp ahead of the FIFA U15 Youth World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, Bold Sports reports.
The tournament will take place in Baku from October 22 to 31, 2026. The squad features players from academies, youth teams and the Nigeria Football Federation’s Talent Development Scheme (NFF TDS).
Future Eagles begin preparations in Abuja
The invited players must report to the NFF/FIFA Goal Project Hostel at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday, October 13.
Bassey has instructed the players to bring suitable football boots for artificial turf. The team will use artificial turf during training sessions in Abuja and Baku. The surface will also feature in matches at the tournament.
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Meanwhile, the NFF has advised state football associations, clubs, academies, schools and parents or guardians to bring their invited players to camp personally.
Bassey, a renowned youth developer currently with Bichi First FC, will lead the preparations. Husaini Lawan Umar and Augustine Iyamu will assist him.
NFF releases full list of 23 invited players
The squad comprises two goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and six forwards.
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)
Future Eagles prepare for Azerbaijan assignment
The October tournament presents Nigeria’s U15 team with an opportunity to prepare under Bassey’s leadership and represent the country in Baku.
With the players scheduled to assemble in Abuja on October 13, preparations will begin ahead of the competition’s opening date on October 22.
The coaching staff will oversee the team’s preparations before the Future Eagles travel to Azerbaijan for the FIFA U15 Youth World Cup and Festival.
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