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Super Falcons playre a barren draw with Algeria, set for quarter-final with Zambia
The Super Falcons of Nigeria drew 0-0 with Algeria’s Lady Fennecs in their final group B match of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Sunday.
The draw ensured that both teams qualified for the quarter-finals, with Nigeria finishing top of the group with seven points and Algeria finishing second with five points.
Algeria’s defensive strategy paid off, as they successfully stifled the Super Falcons’ attacks and earned a scoreless draw.
Nigeria’s Head Coach, Justine Madugu, made several changes to the squad, resting key players ahead of the quarter-final encounter against Zambia’s Copper Queens.
Francisca Ordega was a bright spot for the Super Falcons, creating scoring opportunities with her crosses and movements.
Despite efforts from Jennifer Echegini, Ordega, and substitute Esther Okoronkwo, the Super Falcons were unable to break down Algeria’s defense.
The Super Falcons will face Zambia’s Copper Queens in the quarter-finals on Friday.
The match promises to be an exciting and potentially explosive encounter between two talented teams.
Nigeria finished top of Group B with seven points, while Algeria finished second with five points.
Botswana and Tunisia finished third and fourth, respectively, with three points and one point.
