Nigeria’s Falconets will face Colombia today, September 20, in the quarter-final of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The Nigerian team secured its place in the last eight after recording an impressive 3–0 victory over England in the round of 16. The result gave the Falconets renewed momentum as they prepare for another difficult knockout encounter against Colombia. Colombia also booked its quarter-final ticket after defeating hosts Poland 1–0 in the round of 16. The match therefore presents another important test for Nigeria, with victory sending the Falconets into the semi-finals of the competition. The Nigerian side will be looking to build on its strong performance against England and maintain its attacking momentum. For the players, the encounter represents an opportunity to move one step closer to the ultimate prize while continuing Nigeria’s long-standing tradition of strong performances at the U-20 Women’s World Cup. The quarter-final is scheduled to take place in Łódź, Poland. The winner will advance to the semi-finals, while the losing team will see its campaign come to an end. With both teams now just one victory away from the final four, attention will be firmly on the encounter as Nigeria continues its pursuit of glory on the global stage.
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