The tightly contested encounter at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca saw Nigeria dominate possession and create the bulk of the chances, but Algeria's defensive organisation and goalkeeper Chloé N'Gazi's heroics ensured the spoils were shared.

With Botswana beating Tunisia 2-1 in the group's other match, Algeria's hard-earned point was enough to see them finish second in Group B with five points, behind Nigeria who topped the group with seven.

The result means Nigeria will face the runners-up from Group A, Zambia  while Algeria prepare for a historic knockout stage appearance aganist Morocco in a tournament they entered as underdogs.

--ChannelAfrica--