Falconets make World Cup history

By Richard Animam
Nigeria became the first African team to   reach the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final as they overcame Colombia with a 2nd minute goal in Bielefeld.

They now face host, Germany in the same stadium tomorrow, after they eased past South Korea to give themselves a chance to lift the trophy for the second time.

The South American team gave their all as rain fell and made conditions difficult. They were restricted to few opportunities by the powerful Falconets who seized on their early chance and then produced a solid, organised performance to delight their tuneful band of supporters who gradually drowned out both the Colombian cheerleaders and also a rival German band.

There was an amazing start to the game as the Falconets scored within the first two minutes. It began with what was no more than a hopeful punt up field from captain Joy Jegede, standing just inside the opposition half.