Algeria and Zambia Split the Points in WAFCON Warm-Up

Algeria and Zambia played to a 1-1 draw at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium, a friendly that told both camps more about where they stand than the scoreline alone suggests. It was part of Algeria's pre-WAFCON buildup, a chance to test themselves against a side ranked among the continent's rising forces in the women's game.

Zambia's Copper Queens didn't just hold their own, they matched Algeria stride for stride, mixing physicality with the quick attacking transitions that have become their trademark in recent years. Algeria, for their part, showed the structure and resilience they'll need once the tournament proper begins.

Neither side left with a definitive statement, and that seems to be the point. With WAFCON approaching, this was a stepping stone rather than a conclusion, another marker of how competitive the women's game has become across the continent.