Nigeria’s Flamingos failed to beat their counterparts from South American, Colombia in the first semi final match at the ongoing 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in India.
Colombia beat Nigeria female national football team via penalties 6-5 to reach the final of the mundial.
Both team played a goalless draw in the regulation before the penalty shootout.
The Flamingos saw two of their penalties – taken by Josephine Edafe and Comfort Folorunsho – saved while Edet Offiong, Edidiong Etim, Miracle Usani, Shakirat Oyinlola, and Taiwo Afolabi scored.
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Colombia claimed the victory after successful conversions made by Gabriela Rodriguez, Stefania Perlaza, Mary Alvarez, Linda Caicedo, Juana Ortegon, and Mary Espitaleta, while Yesica Munoz missed.
The Flamingos now will contest a third-place playoff against either Germany or Spain.
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