Algeria coach Farid Benstiti says his side showed tactical maturity in the draw with the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Completesports.com reports.
The North Africans held the nine-time champions to a barren draw in their Group B clash at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night.
Benstiti’s side put up a resolute display at the back to ward off the threat of the nine-time champions.
Goalkeeper Chloé N’Gazi was also in inspiring form as she made a number of crucial saves in the game played at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca.
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Benstiti heaped plaudits on his players for executing their game plan perfectly.
“We knew it would take a perfect defensive game to hold Nigeria. I’m proud of the girls – they showed heart and tactical maturity,” he told CAFonline.
The Fennecs finished second in Group B with five points from three games.
Algeria will be up against hosts Atlas Lionesses of Morocco in the quarter-final in Rabat on Friday.
By Adeboye Amosu
