The Nigeria U15 Future Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Morocco U16 team in the first of two international friendlies held at the Complexe Mohammed VI de Football on Tuesday.
The game marked the Future Eagles’ return to international competition under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS), providing an opportunity to gauge the progress of the young squad.
The Moroccan team displayed their tactical maturity, dominating the early stages of the game and securing their lead with a precise first-half goal. Despite spirited efforts from the Future Eagles, they struggled to find the back of the net.
A second goal by the hosts in the latter stages of the match solidified Morocco’s victory.
Despite the loss, the game served as a valuable experience for the Nigerian boys, who showed flashes of potential but will need to work on converting opportunities and maintaining defensive discipline.
The exposure against a well-organized opponent like Morocco is seen as an essential step in their development process.
A team representative commented on the result, saying, “These matches are part of the learning curve. Playing against a strong team like Morocco gives our players the exposure and experience they need to improve. We’re confident they’ll adjust and put in a better performance in the next game.”
The Future Eagles are set to face Morocco again on December 15th in the second friendly.
As the young team gains experience from these encounters, they remain focused on their preparation for future competitions such as the U17 AFCON and FIFA U17 World Cup.
