Nigeria’s Falconets are eliminated from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Colombia on Sunday. Multiple outlets report that Valerin Loboa scores a late winner, ending Nigeria’s run in the tournament.
The match also turns on a sending off for Nigeria. Reports say Kafayat Mafisere is red-carded in the 78th minute, leaving the Falconets to defend as Colombia presses for the goal. Nigeria’s elimination comes after a hard-fought contest in which the first half remains tightly contested, with both sides creating chances.
Colombia’s quarter-final win sends them into the semi-finals. Nigeria’s campaign is described as ending in the quarter-finals, with some coverage noting earlier progress including victories in the knockout phase. One report adds match context, including Colombia’s prior 1-0 win over tournament hosts Poland and the timing of Nigeria’s earlier Round of 16 result.
Across the accounts, the central points are consistent: the late Colombian goal decides the quarter-final, and Nigeria’s reduction to 10 players shapes the closing stages.
