Nigeria’s hope to reach a fourth semi-final in the FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup was dashed by the Spain. The European side defeated the Falconets 2-1 in the quarter-final at the Concarneau with goals from Aitana Bonmati and Patricia Guijarro. Peace Effih’s goal in the 57th minute halved the deficit but Christopher Danjuma’s charges couldn’t rally to grab an equaliser. Perhaps, there was history to hang on to, Nigeria defeated Spain in the group stage in 2016 in Papua New Guinea. Nigeria couldn’t get another goal as time trickled for Spain to make their first semi-final in the competition.

Source: The Guardian August 16, 2018 16:30 UTC