Nigeria Suffer Late Defeat To Colombia In U-20 Women’s World Cup Quarter-Final
Valerin Loboa scored in the 92nd minute after Nigeria went down to 10 players, sending Colombia into the semifinal.
- On Sunday, Colombia eliminated Nigeria's Falconets from the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with a 1-0 quarter-final victory in Lodz, Poland.
- The match remained scoreless through 90 minutes until momentum shifted dramatically when Nigeria's Kafayat Mafisere was sent off in the 77th minute, with VAR confirming the red card.
- Earlier, Janet Akekoromowei struck the crossbar in the first half, and Tumininu Adeshina forced a save from goalkeeper Luisa Agudelo, showcasing Nigeria's early offensive pressure.
- Valerin Loboa broke the deadlock in the 92nd minute during stoppage time, firing The South Americans ahead to settle the closely contested quarter-final.
- Colombia advances to the semi-final, where the team will face either DPR Korea or Canada to compete for a place in the final.
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