The Indian under-15 football team continued their impressive run at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026 by securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cameroon in their second Group K fixture on Sunday. Played in challenging rainy conditions at the Hovsan Competition Complex Pitch 1B, the Blue Colts managed to maintain their perfect record to sit comfortably at the top of the group standings.
An early breakthrough came in the opening minute when Deepak Singh Arambam swung in a corner that caused immediate panic in the opposition box, resulting in Fareil Ngobo turning the ball into his own net. Cameroon fought back before the break, drawing level when Muhammad Sohil Khan inadvertently scored an own goal in the 20th minute. However, India regained the lead shortly after the interval through R Lalremruatfela, whose decisive strike proved to be the difference between the two sides.
Match Situation and Key Performances
- India defeated Cameroon 2-1 to claim their second consecutive victory in Group K.
- Fareil Ngobo opened the scoring with an own goal in the 1st minute following pressure from a corner.
- Muhammad Sohil Khan conceded an own goal in the 20th minute to briefly pull Cameroon level.
- R Lalremruatfela scored in the 27th minute to restore India’s lead, while goalkeeper Jenit Ningthoujam made crucial saves, including a vital penalty stop.
What Happens Next in the Tournament
With two wins from two matches, India currently stands as the only undefeated team in Group K. The team faces a packed schedule as they prepare to take on Grenada later on Sunday, followed by their remaining qualification fixtures against Bahrain and Senegal on October 26. The cumulative results across all five group-stage matches will ultimately decide the performance tier the young squad enters for the second phase of the global competition.
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