The Super Falcons will now take on impressive Zambia Friday in Casablanca for a place in the semifinal of the 2024 WAFCON after they held to a scoreless draw with resolute Algeria tonight.
Nigeria won Group B with seven points from three matches, while Algeria finished runners-up with five points.
Botswana finished third on three points after they came from behind to beat Tunisia 2-1.
Tunisia were bottom on a point.
It would be recalled that Zambia denied Nigeria third-place three years ago also in Morocco.
Tonight against Algeria, Super Falcons lined up a second-string side after eight players were handed their first starts of the competition.
As expected, Nigeria created the better chances, but failed to put away any.
The North Africans were resolute in defence and were the happier of the two teams as they reached their first-ever quarterfinal.
Starting XI vs Algeria
Nnadozie – Usaini (Ijamisilu 78), Shukurat, Demehin, Isah – Ucheibe, Echegini, Ajibade – Ordega, Ihezuo (Babajide 78), Onumonu (Okoronkwo 54)
