Nigeria’s Super Falcons have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a tightly contested 0-0 draw with Algeria’s Lady Fennecs in their final Group B fixture on Sunday.
The match, played at a packed stadium in Morocco, saw the Falcons dominate in possession and create numerous chances, but they were unable to breach Algeria’s disciplined defensive setup. Despite the stalemate, the result was enough for Nigeria to finish top of Group B with an unbeaten record and a clean sheet across all group matches.
Remarkably, the draw also secured a historic quarter-final qualification for Algeria—their first ever at WAFCON.
With group-stage business now concluded, the Super Falcons are gearing up for a crucial quarter-final clash against Zambia’s Copper Queens this Friday. The Zambians have impressed with their attacking play throughout the tournament, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.
Nigeria will be counting on its experienced squad to maintain their momentum and push toward yet another WAFCON title.
