The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025 witnessed a tightly contested North African derby between Algeria and Tunisia, ending in a goalless draw at the Père Jégo Stadium in Casablanca on Thursday. The match, part of Group B, saw Algeria temporarily move to the top of the table with four points from two games, while Tunisia secured their first point of the campaign.
Algeria dominated possession for much of the game, enjoying a significant 70% of the ball. However, despite their dominance, clear-cut chances were few and far between for both sides. While there was plenty of effort on display, the final third lacked the quality needed to break the deadlock.
Key Moments of the Match
In the first half, Algeria's Ghoutia Karchouni, who scored the winning goal against Botswana in their opening match, had a decent opportunity from the edge of the box. However, her curling shot was too close to Tunisian goalkeeper Soulaima Jebrani, who made a comfortable save.
The second half saw Marine Dafeur's left-footed free-kick force Jebrani into another save, perhaps the closest Algeria came to scoring. Despite having six shots on target compared to Tunisia's one, Algeria failed to truly test the Tunisian goalkeeper.
What's Next for Both Teams?
Algeria will face a tough challenge against Nigeria in their final Group B match on Sunday. Meanwhile, Tunisia will be looking to secure a crucial three points against Botswana to keep their hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals alive.
Qualification Scenarios
- The top two teams from each group automatically qualify for the quarterfinals.
- The two best third-placed teams will also advance to the knockout stage.
With the group stages heating up, every match is crucial as teams battle for a place in the next round of WAFCON 2025.