Tag: Colombia
Colombia declares state of emergency
Colombia has declared a state of emergency following severe floods that have killed 18 people and displaced thousands in the…
International Friendlies: Super Eagles to play Venezuela & Colombia in USA
The Nigeria Football Federation hereby confirms that the senior men national team, Super Eagles, will take on Venezuela and Colombia…
Nigeria, Colombia seal historic Pact to boost political, economic ties
The meeting also spotlighted trade and investment opportunities. Nigeria’s Investment Promotion Commission presented the country’s vast potential — from 34…
Colombian VP’s visit to Nigeria signals fresh diplomatic chapter – Shettima
Márquez arrived in Abuja on Saturday for a three-day official visit, accompanied by her spouse, Mr Rafael Ocoró, cabinet ministers,…
Colombia agrees to terms on migrant deportations, White House says
Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that the flights had been blocked from landing by Colombian President…
U.S. slams Colombia over sudden repatriation U-Turn
However, Petro reportedly rescinded this approval while the flights were already in progress, sparking sharp criticism from Washington.
‘My goal is to lift Under 20 World Cup’, Falconets’ coach Danjuma says
Nigeria is grouped with Germany, Venezuela, and the Korea Republic in the tournament scheduled for Aug. 31 to Sept. 22,…
Women’s World Cup: Colombia defeat South Korea
A penalty from a handball and a mistake from the goalkeeper proved costly for the South Koreans.
Senegal crash out of U-20 World Cup
Senegal needed to win the match to stand a chance of going through to the round of 16, but they…
Breaking: Gallant Flamingos crash to Colombia in Semi-final penalty shootout
The Nigerian girls were almost winning it as Edafe threw away the deciding kick that should have seen them hit…
Colombia to face Nigeria’s Flamingos in U-17 Women’s World Cup Semis
Colombia breezed past Tanzania 3-0 in the quarter-finals at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margoa.
Leftist Gustavo Petro takes over in Colombia today
New Vice President Francia Marquez, an environmental activist and former housekeeper, will be the first Afro-Colombian woman to hold her…
Drug kingpin Dairo Usuga David arrested in Colombia
Otoniel, 50 , was captured during operation Osiris in a rural area of Colombia's Uraba region,
Argentina edge Colombia to Copa America final with Brazil
Argentina have qualified for the Copa America final after defeating Colombia in a penalty shootout early on Wednesday.
Argentina, Colombia set up Copa America semi-final clash
Argentina and Colombia picked the last two semi-final tickets in the 2021 Copa America. They will battle each other on…
Colombia’s President Duque in narrow escape as helicopter attacked midair
A helicopter carrying Colombia's President Ivan Duque and others was struck by multiple bullets in an attack on Friday, he…
UNICEF commends Colombia’s decision on Venezuelan children
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) welcomed the Colombian government’s decision to prevent statelessness for thousands of children born in Colombia…
Sanchez sends Chile into Copa America semi-finals
Copa America’s defending champions, Chile are still alive in the tournament in Brazil after Alexis Sanchez’s penalty sent them into…
UNODC: World cocaine production hits record high, Colombia the leader
Vienna-based United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said on Wednesday that global cocaine production reached an all-time high…
Copa America: Messi fails again as Colombia stun Argentina
Lionel Messi failed to deliver for Argentina in their first match in Copa America, losing 0-2 to Colombia.
Colombia crush U.S. 4-2 in friendly
Colombia crushed a shorthanded and overmatched U.S. 4-2 in a friendly in Tampa on Thursday in the latest reminder the…
Colombia’s president signs law easing surrender of crime gangs
Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos on Monday signed a law that will allow organised crime gangs to turn themselves in…
England break penalty jinx, book Sweden date
Harry Kane’s England held their nerve to win a dramatic shootout and reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday just…
Colombia still have plenty of work to do – Coach
Colombia coach Jose Pekerman quickly put a lid on the euphoria surrounding the win over Poland on Sunday, warning that…
Poland crash out of World Cup after 3-0 defeat to Colombia
Radamel Falcao scored his first World Cup goal as Colombia got their tournament in Russia up and running with an…
Japan down 10-man Colombia
Japan profited from Colombia's nightmare start to the World Cup as they secured a victory against 10 men in their…
Colombia denies plans to attack Venezuela amid rising diplomatic tension
Colombia’s army chief of staff has denied claim that Colombia is planning to attack Venezuela, amid rising diplomatic tension between…
Under-17 World Cup: Ghana edge past Colombia in opening match
Two-time champions Ghana edged past Colombia 1-0 in their opening match in Group A of the Under-17 World Cup in…
Colombia show Nigeria way to beat Cameroon, humiliate African champions 4-0
African champions Cameroon were subdued 4-0 by Colombia in an international friendly played in Coliseum Alfonso Perez.
262 landslide victims buried in Colombia
Scores of decomposing cadavers were being released for burial on Monday as rescuers continue to search for victims of weekend…