Nigeria’s Future Eagles suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Chile after a 3–3 draw in regulation time in their classification semi-final at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.
The Nigerian youngsters were unable to settle the contest during normal time, with Chile eventually winning the shootout 3–2 to advance in the classification fixtures.
Following the defeat, the Future Eagles will turn their attention to their final match of the tournament, where they are scheduled to face Panama as they seek to end their campaign on a positive note.
The encounter is scheduled for Friday, October 30, at Hovsan Pitch 7B, Hovsan Competition Complex, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Kick-off is set for 8:30 a.m. Nigerian time.
The match offers Nigeria one final opportunity to finish the tournament with a victory after the disappointment against Chile.
The Future Eagles will aim to regroup and deliver a strong performance against Panama as they bring their campaign to a close.
