Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos narrowly missed out on qualifying for the final of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in India on Wednesday after losing 5-4 to Colombia on penalties.
Wednesday’s tie was a historic moment for both Nigeria and Colombia as it was their first Semi-final game ever in the history of the competition.
The Flamingos came agonisingly close to landing the historical final berth, but they allowed it to slip to the delight of the South Americans.
After battling to a barren draw in 90 minutes, both sides proceeded to the penalty shootouts.
Nigeria were in an early lead after Goalkeeper Jikwuaku Chikamso saved Yessida Munoz’s spot kick.
But the advantage went sour when Edafe Omamuzo, who could have decided Nigeria’s fate, hit the crossbar.
While the Colombians scored all their subsequent kicks, Folorunsho Comfort’s missed kick into the hands of Goalkeeper Luisa Agueldo saw Nigeria handing the final ticket to their opponents who celebrated…
