Algeria secured qualification for the quarterfinals of the African Nations Championship following a goalless draw against Niger in the final match of Group C. The result was enough for the North Africans to progress despite failing to break down their opponents.
The group’s other fixture produced high drama as Uganda and South Africa shared a 3-3 draw. The hosts struck first before South Africa turned the match with three goals in the second half, only for Uganda to level in stoppage time.
At the end of the group stage, Uganda topped the table with seven points, narrowly ahead of Algeria on six. South Africa also collected six points but finished third due to fewer goals scored, while Niger exited the competition at the bottom of the standings.
With this result, Algeria advances to the knockout stage, awaiting its quarterfinal opponent as the continental contest intensifies.
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