Colombia U-20 coach hails 1-0 win over Falconets, reaches semi-finals

Colombia's U-20 women's team edged past Nigeria's Falconets 1-0 to book a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. The lone goal came from Valerin Loboa deep into stoppage time, securing the win for Carlos Paniagua's side. The victory extends Colombia's record of never being eliminated at the quarter-final stage of the tournament.

Paniagua expressed emotion after the match, telling FIFA that he is 'very emotional and we will keep working. A semi-final match is coming, and regardless of who the opponent is, there will be a group of Colombian players who are committed to this country, to each other and to the glory of playing a World Cup final.' Colombia will now face either DPR Korea or Canada in the last four.

The match took place on September 20, 2026, as reported by Mike Oyebola. For Nigerian fans, the loss ends the Falconets' World Cup run, while Colombia advances with momentum and a resilient performance.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/20/2026-u-20-wwc-colombia-boss-relishes-victory-over-falconets-2/