Following their 2-1 win over Zambia in Ndola, Nigeria has shot to the top of Group D in the ongoing Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying series.
The Gernot Rohr-led Super Eagles top the group with three points, with Algeria and Cameroon second and third with one point apiece, while the Chipolopolo of Zambia are placed fourth with no point after MatchDay one of the qualifier.
Algeria and Cameroon played to a 1-1 draw at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in Blida on Sunday.
The home side got off to the perfect start with El Arbi Soudani finding the back of the net for the Algerians seven minutes into the game.
Cameroon, though, were not to be outdone and hit back in the 24th minute, courtesy of a strike from Benjamin Moukandjo.
Both sides played an exciting brand of football for the remainder of the opening half, but neither could find the back of the net due to some poor finishing in front of goal.
Unfortunately, the second half was not as lively as the first, with both teams offering very little in attack as they struggled to breakdown their defences.
Consequently, there were few decent scoring chances and the two countries had to settle for a share of the spoils.
The point sees both teams tied in second place in Group B after one round of fixtures.
Algeria are in action again in Group B on November 7 away to Nigeria, while Cameroon will host Zambia on the same date.
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