Nigerian Super Falcons Draws Algeria Progresses to Quarter Final @WAFCON

Nigeria Super Falcons played goalless draw with their Algeria counterpart for the ongoing Women African Cup of Nations (WACON) tournament on Sunday, 13 July, 2025, in Casablanca, Morocco.

Nigeria sets up a quarter-final showdown with Zambia at the 2024 WACON after  a 0-0 draw with Algeria secured the Super Falcons top spot in Group B.

The result in Casablanca also meant the North Africans progressed to the last eight, where they will face the second-placed finisher in Group C.

Nigeria is chasing a record-extending 10th WAFCON title and topped Group B on seven points without conceding a goal.

Super Falcons dominated possession against Algeria and created far more chances than their opponents, but were frustrated by a compact and resilient defence which was content to soak up pressure.

The match ended with Nigeria pressing for a late winner, with Echegini sending a curling effort just wide in the 89th minute.

For Algeria, the draw marked a milestone performance as they reach the knockout stages at Wafcon finals for the first time.

Their progress has been built on a solid defence, having also progressed without conceding a goal.

Ghoutia Karchouni's winner against Botswana was their only goal of the group stage but has proved enough to extend their stay in Morocco until their quarter-final tie next Saturday.

For Nigeria, the financial rewards could provide crucial funding for the development of women’s football infrastructure and player welfare programmes.

Under the newly enhanced prize structure announced by the Confederation of African Football, each of the four quarter-finalists is guaranteed at least $200,000. This financial boost underscores CAF’s commitment to raising the stakes and rewarding performance in women’s football across Africa.

Should the Super Falcons progress beyond the quarter-finals but fall short of the final, they stand to earn an additional $150,000 as semi-finalists who finish third. However, if they reach the final and end as runners-up, their prize money will increase significantly to $500,000.

Nigeria, however, has its sights firmly set on the ultimate prize. Victory in the final would see the nine-time champions take home a record-breaking $1million—a testament to their ambition and status as Africa’s most successful women’s national team.

Nigeria will face Zambia for the quarter-finals’ game for the ongoing WAFCON while Algeria on the other hand will play the team that finishes second in group C.