Women's AFCON 2024: Algeria and Nigeria through, Tunisia knocked out

Nigeria – Algeria (0-0): Super Falcons do what they need to

This was the standout tie on the final matchday of Group B at the Women's AFCON. Nigeria and Algeria met on Sunday with top spot up for grabs. But after a hard-fought contest, the two sides cancelled each other out (0-0), a result that was enough to book their places in the next round.

Nigeria, already impressive in their first two outings, tried to impose themselves by creating chance after chance (24 shots). But they ran into a well-organised, resolute Algerian defence, backed by a watchful goalkeeper. For their part, the Fennecs played cautiously, limiting their attacking forays while keeping a compact shape. The draw lets Nigeria stay top of the group on 7 points, with Algeria just behind on 5. Both teams will be in the quarter-finals: job done.

Tunisia – Botswana (1-2): heartbreak for Tunisia, hope for Botswana

Tunisia will go no further in this Women's AFCON. The Eagles of Carthage, who had to win to have any hope of qualifying, were beaten by a gutsy Botswana side (1-2) in a cruel twist of a match. Things had started well for the Tunisians. In the 13th minute, Yesmin Khanchouch found the net and put her side on course for a possible qualification. Solid and well organised, Kamel Saada's players seemed to be in control... until the opposition's response in the second half. With their backs to the wall, Botswana turned the game around with real character.

Radiakanyo levelled in the 66th minute, before Ontlametse struck a cruel blow to Tunisia in stoppage time (90+4). The goal lifts Botswana into third place in the group, with a chance of going through as one of the best third-placed teams. For Tunisia, though, the tournament comes to an abrupt end, with just one point from three matches.