AFCON 2015 Semi-Final Preview: Côte d’Ivoire vs DR Congo – Starting Lineups Confirmed
The first semi-final of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations is set to be an intense showdown between two giants: the Ivory Coast Elephants and the DR Congo Leopards. After their impressive 3-1 win over tournament favorites Algeria, Hervé Renard’s Elephants enter the match as favorites, but the Leopards, fresh off a 4-2 comeback victory over Congo-Brazzaville, are full of confidence and determination.
🦁 DR Congo Starting XI:
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Goalkeeper: Robert Kidiaba
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Defenders: Joel Kimwaki, Gabriel Zakuani, Jean Kasusula, Issama Mpeko
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Midfielders: Cédric Makiadi, Chancel Mbemba, Deo Kanda (Mabwati)
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Forwards: Yannick Bolasie, Dieumerci Mbokani, Jeremy Bokila
🐘 Ivory Coast Starting XI:
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Goalkeeper: Sylvain Gbohouo
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Defenders: Kolo Touré, Eric Bailly, Wilfried Kanon, Siaka Tiéné, Serge Aurier
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Midfielders: Serey Dié, Yaya Touré
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Attackers: Max Gradel, Gervinho, Wilfried Bony
Kickoff: Wednesday, 7:00 PM GMT in Bata
With star power on both sides — Yaya Touré, Bony, and Gervinho for Côte d’Ivoire, Mbokani and Bolasie for DR Congo — this clash promises fireworks.
Will Côte d’Ivoire confirm their title ambitions, or will DR Congo continue their surprise run?
