WAFCON: Algeria beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach semi-finals, World Cup

Algeria achieved a historic milestone on Saturday, securing their first-ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final berth and a coveted spot in the World Cup with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Casablanca.

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Ines Konan put the Ivorians ahead on 29 minutes, but they were reduced to 10 players before half-time in the quarter-final when teenager N’Sira Ouedraogo was sent off.

The North Africans came from behind against a determined Ivorian side. Ines Konan put Ivory Coast ahead in the 29th minute, but their momentum was disrupted when teenager N’Sira Ouedraogo received a red card before halftime. The sending-off proved pivotal as Algeria capitalized on the numerical advantage.

Substitute Ines Khiri leveled the score for Algeria just before the hour mark, and Amira Braham swiftly added a second goal within six minutes to give the North Africans the lead. Ivory Coast had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot between the Algerian goals, but Rebecca Elloh struck the post, further highlighting their misfortune.

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Algeria struck twice within six minutes just before and after the hour mark through substitute Ines Khiri and Amira Braham to turn the match in favour of the north Africans.

Algeria now awaits the winner of Sunday's quarter-final between Malawi and Ghana. The victory marks a significant achievement for Algerian women's football, propelling them onto the global stage.

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Between the Algerian goals, Ivory Coast squandered a chance to regain the lead when Rebecca Elloh struck the post from a penalty.