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Ivory Coast qualified for the CAN final this Wednesday by eliminating DR Congo (1-0).
Incredible scenario that the one written by Côte d’Ivoire in its own African Cup of Nations. Qualified with forceps at the end of the group stage – with two defeats suffered in three matches and a third place in the group miraculously saved – the host country of this CAN 2023 once again felt the blast of the ball in the eighth against Senegal and in quarter against Mali… And here are the Elephants in the final of their tournament!
“ It’s incredible, it’s a great joymarvels Emerse Faé, improvised coach since the departure of Jean-Louis Gasset after the rout suffered in front of Equatorial Guinea (0-4). Since we were drafted, the guys have done incredible things. They delivered another great match today. »
A revenge to take
In the absence of a shimmering game, the Ivorians were able to show themselves sufficiently combative and united to overcome a solid Congolese selection. It was on an improbable volley from Sébastien Haller – like a symbol – that the Alassane Ouattara stadium in Abidjan was able to exult shortly after the hour mark (1-0, 65e).
Double winner of the CAN in 1992 and 2015, Côte d’Ivoire can seek a third coronation on Sunday, facing Nigeria which for its part got the better of South Africa on penalties (1-1, 4 tab to 2). The Super Eagles will then aim for the pass of four. During the first round, the two nations faced each other and the Nigerians won with a penalty from Osimhen (1-0).
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