Algeria puts pressure on Nigeria with draw against Tunisia
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Algeria and Tunisia battled to a 0-0 draw in their second group game of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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Tunisia demonstrated resilience to maintain their hopes at the tournament securing a point against North African rivals Algeria at the Stade Père-Jégo in Casablanca.
The Tunisian team, having succumbed to tournament favorites Nigeria in their first match, found themselves under siege by the Algerians.
Algeria 0-0 Tunisia
Tunisia's goalkeeper Soulaima Jebrani maintained a clean sheet, aided by her defense, despite Algeria's 13 shot attempts.
Algeria has six shots on target and in the last few minutes, both teams traded chances, but in the end, they each accepted a point.
The result put Algeria in a favorable position to advance form the group as they defeated Botswana in their group opener.
Algeria find themselves in a strong position to secure qualification for the quarterfinals ahead of their final Group B match.
On Sunday against Algeria takes on the Super Falcons of Nigeria a powerhouse in African women’s football.
Tunisia, currently with one point, will require a win against Botswana on the last day when the two teams face off again on Sunday.
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