Nigeria’s Falconets are eliminated from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after losing 1-0 to Colombia in a quarter-final in Poland. The decisive moment comes late in the match, with Colombia scoring a stoppage-time goal through Valerin Loboa, ending Nigeria’s semi-final hopes.
Multiple reports describe a turning point in the game when Nigeria is reduced to 10 players after a red card to Kafayat Mafisere in the 78th minute. Nigeria’s campaign concludes in the last eight, after arriving at the quarter-final on a run of wins, including a 3-0 victory over England in the round of 16. Colombia, meanwhile, also comes into the match on the back of a knockout win, defeating the tournament hosts Poland 1-0.
Outlets broadly agree on the scoreline, the late Colombian goal, and Nigeria’s dismissal. Some accounts emphasize the emotional impact on players, while others focus more on match details such as formations and the path both teams take through the tournament. Colombia advances to the semi-finals, where it will face the winner of the North Korea vs Canada quarter-final.
