{"id":40369,"date":"2024-02-08T04:57:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T04:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/?p=40369"},"modified":"2024-02-08T04:57:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T04:57:31","slug":"ivory-coast-beat-dr-congo-to-set-up-final-with-nigeria-at-afcon-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/ivory-coast-beat-dr-congo-to-set-up-final-with-nigeria-at-afcon-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Ivory Coast beat DR Congo to set up final with Nigeria at AFCON 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Ivory Coast beat DR Congo to set up final with Nigeria at AFCON 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7515973527815049\" data-ad-slot=\"5197133662\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Iory Coast clinched a hard-earned 1-0 triumph over DR Congo in the second semifinal showdown of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, setting the stage for an exhilarating final against Nigeria on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Sebastien Haller secured the winning goal in the 65th minute, volleying the ball past DR Congo&#8217;s goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi after it bounced off the ground.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE :<a title=\"Nigeria advance to AFCON 2023 final after defeating South Africa on penalties\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/nigeria-advance-to-afcon-2023-final-after-defeating-south-africa-on-penalties\/\">Nigeria advance to AFCON 2023 final after defeating South Africa on penalties<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Despite numerous opportunities, including a missed header and a wide lob, Haller&#8217;s decisive strike proved sufficient to secure victory for the host nation.<\/p>\n<p>DR Congo struggled to create significant scoring chances, with Meschack Elia&#8217;s volley going wide and Simon Banza&#8217;s attempt sailing over the bar during injury time.<\/p>\n<p>The win signals a turnaround for Ivory Coast, which experienced a turbulent journey to the semifinals, including the dismissal of coach Jean-Louis Gasset and relying on late goals to surpass Senegal and Mali.<\/p>\n<p>Interim manager Emerse Fae now has the chance to guide the Elephants to their third continental title, following previous triumphs in 1992 and 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, who overcame South Africa 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the first semifinal, will pose a formidable challenge for Ivory Coast in the final encounter.<\/p>\n<p>The Super Eagles boast three AFCON titles, setting the stage for an enthralling showdown with the Elephants.<\/p>\n<p>The final showdown between Ivory Coast and Nigeria is scheduled for Sunday at 20:00 GMT in Abidjan, promising a captivating clash between two African football giants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ivory Coast beat DR Congo to set up final with Nigeria at AFCON 2023 Iory Coast clinched a hard-earned 1-0 triumph over DR Congo in the second semifinal showdown of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, setting the stage for an exhilarating final against Nigeria on Sunday. 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