Nigeria’s Falconets have been eliminated from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after suffering a narrow 1–0 defeat to Colombia in a tense quarter-final encounter on Sunday. Both teams struggled to find a breakthrough in the opening half, with Nigeria creating several opportunities while Colombia also threatened the Nigerian defence. The first 45 minutes ended goalless as…
Nigeria’s Falconets will take on Colombia in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Sunday, with a place in the last four at stake. The Falconets reached the quarter-finals after a convincing 3-0 victory over England in the Round of 16. Nigeria had earlier drawn with China and suffered a defeat before…
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs on Colombian goods as the country grapples with the aftermath of a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake. De la Espriella said he made the request during a telephone conversation with Trump, seeking economic relief for Colombian businesses affected by the disaster….
At least 224 people have been killed and more than 700 injured after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, with rescue teams continuing efforts to find survivors trapped under collapsed buildings. The earthquake struck at 7:34 a.m. on Monday, affecting areas including Cali, Pereira and parts of the Choco region. Authorities warned that the death toll could…
Colombia has declared a state of emergency after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the country, killing at least 111 people and injuring 87 others. The earthquake struck at about 7:34 a.m. local time, with its epicentre in the coastal Chocó region at a depth of around 100 kilometres. More than 1,000 buildings were damaged, while several structures collapsed…
Colombia has declared a state of emergency following a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the western part of the country, killing at least 111 people and injuring 87 others. The earthquake struck at about 7:34 a.m. local time, with its epicentre located in the coastal Chocó region at a depth of approximately 100 kilometres. More than 1,000 buildings…
Five airports in Colombia have been closed to regular passenger flights following a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Monday. The civil aviation authority, Aeronáutica Civil, said airports in Pereira, Manizales, Armenia, Cartago and Buenaventura are currently restricted to medical and government flights while officials assess possible damage to infrastructure. Operations at Guillermo León Valencia Airport in…
Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as Colombia’s president, replacing leftist leader Gustavo Petro and marking a major shift in the country’s political direction. De la Espriella, 48, took the oath of office on Friday in Cali, breaking with tradition by holding the inauguration outside the capital, Bogotá. The southwestern city…
Colombia booked the final place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after edging Ghana 1-0 in a dominant display at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday. Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities, the South Americans had to settle for a single goal from Jhon Arias, which proved enough to eliminate Ghana and secure a last-16 clash with Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday. Ghana…
Colombia secured top spot in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a thrilling goalless draw against Portugal, with a controversial late VAR decision denying them what would have been a dramatic winner. Davinson Sánchez thought he had sealed victory in the 90th minute when he headed home, but the goal was ruled…
