Ivory Coast vs DR Congo – Afcon Semi-Final: Hosts face underdogs for the last spot
IVORY COAST is a stone's throw away from reaching the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final on home soil.
The Elephants have been brilliant so far but will need to be at their best again to get past plucky underdogs DR Congo.
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Ivory Coast defeated Mali in sensational circumstances in the quarter-finals and reached the semi-finals of Afcon.
Two goals, once in the 92nd minute and again in the 120th minute, sealed their meeting with DR Congo.
The Leopards, meanwhile, defeated Guinea 3-1 and even eliminated Egypt on penalties in the last 16.
When is Ivory Coast vs DR Congo?
- The match between Ivory Coast and DR Congo takes place TONIGHT at 8pm GMT.
- The match will be held at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
What channel is it and can it be streamed live?
- Ivory Coast vs DR Congo will be broadcast live on BBC Three and Sky Sports Football.
- You can stream the match live for FREE on BBC iPlayer, provided you have a valid TV licence.
- Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport's live blog.
Team news
Ivory Coast will be without the suspended Serge Aurier for their major semi-final.
Simon Adingra scored the equalizer against Mali last week and could start here alongside Sebastian Haller.
And Ibrahim Sangare could return to the XI in place number one Franck Kessie.
For DR Congo, they could be without former Chelsea player Gael Kakuta, but they will no longer worry about the risk of Arthur Masuaku's suspension for the final.
Chances
- Ivory Coast – 21/20
- Draw – 9/5
- DR Congo – 5/2
- Ivory Coast qualifies – 8/15
- DR Congo qualifies – 27/20
*Also thanks to Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.