Nigeria’s Super Falcons were held to a 0-0 draw by the Fennecs of Algeria in their final group game at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Justine Madugu’s side finished top of Group B with seven points from three matches.

The nine-time champions will face the Copper Queens of Zambia in the quarter-finals on Friday.

Nigeria dominated possession, but the Algerians stood firm at the back.

Ifeoma Onumonu and Jennifer Echegini also came close to opening the scoring for Nigeria in the first half.

The Super Falcons struggled to create scoring chances in the second half.

Algeria finished second in the group with five points from three matches.

Tunisia and Botswana battled to a 1-1 draw in the other group game.

Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed sadness over the death of Muhammadu Buhari, saying he played his role as a soldier, administrator and statesman.

OSUNDAILY NG reports that Buhari died in London at about 4:30 pm on Sunday following a prolonged illness.

Obasanjo, reacting to his death in an interview on Sunday, said the former president passed at a time when the totality of his experience was needed to help steer the affairs of the country.

He noted that the late president would be sorely missed and prayed that God grant him Aljanah Firdaus.

Obasanjo said, “It is with a heavy heart that I received this afternoon the passing to glory of a colleague, a comrade, co-patriot, General Muhammadu Buhari, who, as a soldier he played his role as soldier; as an administrator, he played his role as an administrator; as a statesman, he played his role as a statesman.

“His demise comes at a time like this that we need the totality of the experience and what I may call statesmanship of all of those who have had opportunity to run the affairs of this country in the past to get us out of the situation we are in.

“He will be sorely missed, and may his soul respect in perfect peace.”

OSUNDAILY NG reports that Muhammadu Buhari first became Nigeria’s Head of State as a military ruler from December 31, 1983 to August 27, 1985, after overthrowing the civilian government of Shehu Shagari.

Decades later, he returned as a democratically elected president, serving two terms from 2015 to 2023.

The Progressive Governors Forum has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

The forum also extended its condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian people, and the late president’s family.

In a condolence message personally signed by the chairman of the forum and governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, the governors said they received the news of former President Buhari’s passing with profound shock and sadness.

This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Imo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Mbadiwe Emelumba, and made available to journalists in Owerri.

Governor Uzodinma stated that the Forum extends its heartfelt condolences to all Nigerians and the family of the late former President, describing his death as a monumental loss not just to his immediate family, but to the nation at large.

“With the passing of President Buhari, Nigeria bids farewell to one of its most emblematic figures of honest and dedicated leadership; an era shaped by integrity, patriotism, and uncommon sacrifice,” Uzodinma wrote.

He described the late president as an unparalleled patriot who, after a distinguished career in the military, returned through democratic means to continue serving the country with honour and commitment.

Governor Uzodinma recalled Buhari’s notable track record in office, especially his determined stance against corruption and indiscipline, principles he upheld both as a military Head of State and as a democratically elected President.

He remarked that Buhari’s legacy as a moral compass for transparent and accountable governance will continue to inspire generations of leaders across Nigeria and Africa.

While mourning with President Tinubu, Nigerians, and the Buhari family, Governor Uzodinma prayed for the peaceful repose of the late president’s soul.