The Algerian women’s national team delivered a performance for the ages in their quarterfinal clash against Ivory Coast. Trailing early after Inès Konan’s opening goal (30′), the Greens found themselves playing with a man advantage following Ivory Coast’s Safi N’Sira Ouedraogo receiving a straight red card for a dangerous challenge on Algerian goalkeeper Chloé N’Gazi (42′).

Algeria equalized shortly after halftime through substitute Inès Khiri (58′), who came on for Lina Boussaha at the 46-minute mark. The Ivorians nearly restored their lead from the penalty spot when Rebecca Elloh’s attempt rattled the post (62′), but Algeria capitalized on an error by goalkeeper Aramatou Diakité to score the winner through Amira Ould Braham (64′).

This semifinal berth represents an unprecedented milestone for Algerian women’s football. The team, coached by Farid Benstiti, becomes the first Algerian side in history to reach this stage of the CAN Women. The victory automatically secures their qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, where they will face the winner of the Malawi-Ghana quarterfinal.

Algeria’s journey to this historic moment began with strong performances in the group stage, where they topped their pool with two victories and a draw. The quarterfinal clash against Ivory Coast tested their resilience and character, but the team showed remarkable composure under pressure to emerge victorious.