Exciting Semi-Final showdown: Côte d’Ivoire clinches Victory to advance to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Final
In the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria secured a spot in the final, while the other place was contested between Ivory Coast and DR Congo. Côte d’Ivoire emerged victorious in a closely fought match, earning them a place in the final.
Côte d’Ivoire and DR Congo, both with unique tournament journeys, faced off in the second semi-final.
The match, anticipated as a closely contested encounter, took place at the Olympique Alassane Ouattara stadium in Ebimbe.
Ivory Coast narrowly missed scoring early in the game from a corner, and despite creating several opportunities through crosses, including efforts from Simon Adingra, Sébastien Haller, and Franck Kessié hitting the post, the first half ended in a 0-0 draw.
The second half mirrored the first, with DR Congo showing initiative. The match concluded with a 1-0 score in favour of Côte d’Ivoire, which ultimately secured victory, earning a spot in the final of the 2023 AFCON.
