The National U-15 Boys team thrashed Mexico 5-2 to advance to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Shamsudeen Sulemana was the star of the show, scoring four goals in a scintillating performance, while Abdul Aziz Issah added the other goal to continue his fine scoring form at the tournament.

Ghana, who eliminated Korea Republic 2-1 in the Round of 32 earlier on Wednesday, showed no signs of fatigue as they put five past the Mexicans to book their place in the last eight.

The lads have now won seven matches in a row at the FIFA Talent Development Scheme tournament:

• Ghana 4-1 Uzbekistan
• Ghana 7-1 Myanmar
• Ghana 7-0 Guam
• Ghana 7-0 Bahamas
• Ghana 2-1 Kazakhstan
• Ghana 2-1 Korea Republic - Round of 32
• Ghana 5-2 Mexico - Round of 16

The National U-15 Boys will now wait their opponent in the quarter-finals as they continue their impressive hunt for glory in Azerbaijan.