In a dramatic finish at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, Colombia secured a 1‑0 win over Nigeria after a stoppage‑time goal from Valerin Loboa. The late strike sent the Colombian side into the final, while the Falconets – Nigeria’s U20 women’s team – were left to mourn a semi‑final exit.
The match, played in front of a packed stadium, had been tightly contested. Both teams created chances, but neither could find the net until the final minutes of added time. Loboa’s decisive goal, a well‑placed finish from the edge of the box, proved the difference.
Colombia’s triumph marks a milestone for the nation’s women’s football, as they advance to the tournament’s last four for the first time in their history. The victory also gives the team a chance to compete for the world title on home soil.
Nigeria’s Falconets, who had progressed through the group stage and quarter‑finals, were denied a place in the final. Their campaign ended with a narrow defeat that highlighted the fine margins of international competition.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
