Ivory Coast advance to the AFCON final

The Ivory Coast's remarkable journey in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continues as they advance to the final,

overcoming DR Congo 1-0 with Sebastien Haller scoring the decisive goal.

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Despite a shaky start in the group stage which led to the dismissal of their head coach,

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they now stand on the brink of claiming their first AFCON title on home soil after a composed performance.

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DR Congo, making their first semi-final appearance since 2015, had a goal disallowed early on.

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Ivory Coast had several chances in the first half, including Haller's missed header and Kessie's shot hitting the post.

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The deadlock was finally broken by Haller in the second half with a well-taken volley, securing the victory for the host nation.

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Despite DR Congo's efforts to equalize, Ivory Coast held on to secure their spot in the final against Nigeria.

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The team's resurgence under interim coach Emerse Fae has been remarkable, especially after narrowly escaping elimination in the group stage.

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With momentum on their side and a sense of destiny, Ivory Coast poses a formidable challenge for Nigeria in the final.

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Simon Adingra, the 22-year-old winger, was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance during the game.

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