FIFA U-20 WWC: How Falconets’ dream faded against Colombia

Nigeria’s Falconets crashed retired of the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup astatine the quarter-final signifier on Sunday after losing 1-0 to Colombia.

A precocious stoppage-time extremity astatine Stadion Miejski successful Łódź ensured that Colombia eliminated Nigeria from the competition.

Nigeria’s tourney began unpromisingly, with a 2-0 decision to Spain successful their Group F opener, followed by a frustrating goalless gully against China.

Heading into their last radical match, the Falconets needed a effect to support their hopes alive.

They thrashed New Caledonia 10-1, a effect that secured their spot successful the knockout rounds of the contention and announced Nigeria arsenic a broadside susceptible of ruthless finishing.

The Falconets carried the momentum into the Round of 16, wherever they produced a commanding 3-0 triumph implicit England.

Three goals from Tosin Rafiu, Seimeyeha Akekoromowei and Mercy Mamudu gave Moses Aduku’s broadside triumph implicit England, portion goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma saved a important first-half penalty.

Against Colombia, Nigeria was the amended squad for overmuch of the match.