Nigeria’s Future Eagles recorded their first victory at the FIFA U15 Football and Festival in Azerbaijan on Monday morning, defeating Cyprus 2-1, as captain Ijachi took his goal tally to five in four matches, reports www.totorinews.com.
Ijachi, an attacking midfielder who plays for Mavlon FC of Lagos, has been one of Nigeria’s standout performers at the festival, scoring in all four matches played by the team so far.
The Future Eagles began their campaign with a 3-3 draw against South Sudan before playing out a 2-2 stalemate with Jordan. They subsequently shared the spoils with Gambia in another 3-3 encounter.
Despite failing to secure a victory in their opening three matches, the Nigerian youngsters continued to show attacking promise, with their captain making a significant contribution in front of goal.
Ijachi scored once against South Sudan and Jordan, grabbed a brace against Gambia and added another goal against Cyprus on Monday to take his tally to five goals in four matches.
The Mavlon FC youngster’s consistent scoring form has been a major highlight of Nigeria’s campaign, with the attacking midfielder demonstrating his importance to the team.
The 2-1 victory over Cyprus will provide a welcome boost for the Future Eagles after three consecutive draws, as they seek to build on their first win and finish the festival on a strong note.
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