Nigeria’s Falconets will face Colombia in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland after the South Americans edged hosts Poland to secure their place in the last eight.
Sports247 reports that the quarter-final clash is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, with kick-off set for 6:30pm Nigerian time at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź in Łódź.
Colombia booked their place in the quarter-finals after overcoming tournament hosts Poland in their Round of 16 encounter, setting up an intriguing meeting with the Falconets.
Nigeria, meanwhile, stormed into the last eight following a commanding 3-0 victory over England on Thursday. Tosin Rafiu gave the Falconets an early advantage in the eighth minute before Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei doubled the lead shortly after the restart.
Mary Mamudu completed the scoring in the 73rd minute to seal Nigeria’s emphatic victory and send Moses Aduku’s side into the quarter-finals.
Goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma was also instrumental in Nigeria’s progression, producing a crucial penalty save in the first half as the Falconets maintained their advantage against England.
The meeting with Colombia will now present another test for Nigeria as the Falconets continue their pursuit of a place in the semi-finals.
Having eliminated England in convincing fashion, Nigeria will enter the quarter-final with momentum, while Colombia will also be looking to continue their impressive knockout-stage run.
With both nations now just one victory away from the semi-finals, the September 20 encounter promises to be another major test for the Falconets on the global stage.
Nigeria vs Colombia — Quarter-Final
Sunday, September 20, 2026
6:30pm Nigerian time
Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź, Łódź, Poland
FIFA U-20 Women’s World
