The Super Falcons played out a goalless 0-0 draw in their final Group B match against Algeria, securing the top position in the group and advancing to the knockout stage of the tournament.
Despite failing to find the back of the net, Nigeria’s women’s national team did enough to stay ahead of their group rivals.
The tense encounter saw limited clear-cut chances as both teams displayed strong defensive organization.
The Falcons held possession for large portions of the match but couldn’t convert their dominance into goals.
With the draw, Nigeria finishes at the summit of Group B and will now face Zambia, who ended second in Group A, in the next round.
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The Copper Queens have shown promise in the tournament so far and will pose a real challenge to the Super Falcons’ title ambitions.
Having won the tournament multiple times in the past, Nigeria will be eager to fine-tune their attacking strategy ahead of the clash with Zambia, aiming to turn possession into goals and maintain their push for another championship.
Details of the quarter-final matchup, including venue and kickoff time, are expected to be confirmed soon.