Women’s AFCON 2014: Group B Supremacy at Stake as Cameroon Face Algeria
The second round of group stage matches at the 2014 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicks off today, with Group B taking centre stage. All eyes will be on the showdown between Algeria and Cameroon — both of whom won their opening fixtures — as they battle for a place in the semi-finals.
Cameroon, buoyed by their dominant display against South Africa in the opening round, will be looking to book their spot in the last four with another victory. The Indomitable Lionesses were composed, clinical, and physically imposing in their first outing and now seek to maintain their momentum.
For Algeria, who pulled off a surprise victory against Ghana, today’s match presents both a challenge and an opportunity. A win would not only see them take control of the group but also mark a major statement of intent in a tournament where few had tipped them as contenders.
Supremacy in Group B is up for grabs, with only Nigeria having already sealed their place in the semi-finals from Group A. Cameroon know that a win today guarantees qualification, while Algeria are out to defy the odds once more.
In the group’s other fixture, Ghana and South Africa face off in a must-win match for both sides. The Black Queens and Banyana Banyana suffered defeats in their respective openers and now face elimination if they fail to secure points this afternoon.
Today’s Fixtures:
Cameroon vs Algeria
Ghana vs South Africa
As the tournament heats up, the race for the semi-finals is intensifying — and for the four teams in Group B, today’s results could prove decisive.
