The Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by triumphing 2-1 over Mali in a thrilling quarter-final match at Stade Bouaké last Saturday.
N. Dorgeles seized the lead for Mali with a remarkable goal in the 71st minute.
Nonetheless, S. Adingra’s late goal leveled the score, compelling the match to enter extra time.
However, O. Diakite’s decisive 120th-minute goal secured victory for the host nation, averting a penalty shootout against Mali.
Both teams received one red card each during the encounter.
Cote d’Ivoire, the host of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, will now face DR Congo in the last four on Wednesday.
Congo defeated Guinea 3-1 in a last 16 tie on Friday.
What Next? Following Ivory Coast’s victory, they will face the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who beat Guinea in the last eight, in the semi-finals of the competition on Wednesday in Abidjan. The AFCON final takes place on February 11.
