Ivory Coast Triumphs in Dramatic Quarter-Final, Nigeria and DRC Advance to AFCON 2023 Semi-Finals

Ivory Coast secures a last-minute victory against Mali, while Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo also move forward in the tournament.

Ivory Coast scored a dramatic last-gasp goal in extra time to defeat Mali 2-1, advancing to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria continued their strong performance with a 1-0 victory over Angola, thanks to Ademola Lookman's goal, securing their spot in the semi-finals.
The Democratic Republic of Congo overcame Guinea with a 3-1 win, booking their semi-final berth for the first time since 2015.
Ivory Coast's win was marked by resilience, overcoming a one-man disadvantage for most of the match and equalizing in the 90th minute before the decisive extra-time goal.
Nigeria's defense shone, maintaining a clean sheet for the fourth consecutive game, while DRC showcased a strong comeback after conceding an early goal against Guinea.