Nigeria advance as SA and Morocco occupy top spots

Nigeria became the first team to book their spot in the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) knockout phase following matchday two action in Morocco.

A late goal by Chinwendu Ihezuo earned the Super Falcons a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Botswana on Thursday and the West African giants maintained their 100 per cent win record in Group B.

The North African teams in Group B remain winless as Algeria and Tunisia drew 0-0 on Thursday. Algeria are placed second in the group standings ahead of their clash with Nigeria on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the tournament hosts, Morocco, are placed at the top of the Group A standings after overcoming DR Congo 4-2, thanks to Ghizlane Chebbak's hat-trick on Wednesday.

Zambia are level on points with Group A leaders, Morocco, after securing a 3-2 victory over a stubborn Senegal side on Wednesday, in a match that saw Barbra Banda score twice for the Copper Queens.

The defending champions, South Africa, were in action on Friday as they drew 1-1 with Tanzania and as a result, Banyana Banyana remain at the top of the Group C standings.

Banyana will wrap up their Group C campaign with a clash with second-placed Mali on Monday. The Eagles of Mali fought back to hold Ghana to a 1-1 draw on Friday.

WAFCON matchday two results

DR Congo 2-4 Morocco

Zambia 3-2 Senegal

Botswana 0-1 Nigeria

Algeria 0-0 Tunisia

Tanzania 1-1 South Africa

Ghana 1-1 Mali