Super Falconets crash out of U-20 World Cup
An injury-time goal has sent ten-player Super Falconets of Nigeria out of the FIFA Under-20 women’s World Cup following a 1-0 loss to Colombia in the quarter-final match. The feisty encounter was edged by the Falconets who had more chances, but a red card in the closing stages swung the momentum Colombia’s way and the […]
In a heartbreaking quarter-final match, the Super Falconets of Nigeria were eliminated from the FIFA Under-20 women’s World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia. The Nigerian team, despite creating more chances with 14 opportunities, ultimately fell short in the dying moments of the game. The turning point came when Colombian substitute Valerin Loboa scored the match-winning goal in the final seconds of play.
Nigerian striker Janet Akekoromowei had a close call early in the game when her shot hit the crossbar, preventing the home side from taking the lead. The match became increasingly physical in the second half, culminating in a red card for Nigerian defender Kafayat Mafisere for a dangerous tackle, a decision confirmed by VAR. This proved to be a critical moment, as Colombia capitalized on the momentum to secure their victory.
Colombia, who had previously eliminated the host nation Poland in the round of 16, marked their first official loss to Nigeria, a decisive defeat that sent the Falconets out at the last-eight stage of the tournament.
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