AFCON 2015: Ivory Coast Reaches the Final!!! – [Video]

Côte d’Ivoire March into AFCON 2015 Final After Beating DR Congo 3–1

The Elephants are back! Côte d’Ivoire lived up to their billing as tournament favorites by dispatching the Democratic Republic of Congo 3–1 in the first semi-final of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

⚽ Goal Scorers:

• Yaya Touré (20′) – Opened the scoring with a powerful long-range strike

• Dieumerci Mbokani (24′) – Equalized for DR Congo from the penalty spot

• Gervinho (41′) – Restored the Ivorian lead just before halftime

• Wilfried Kanon (68′) – Secured the win in the second half

🔍 Match Overview:

• Ivory Coast showed maturity and efficiency, absorbing DR Congo’s strong first-half pressure.

• Gbohouo, the Ivorian goalkeeper, was a key figure with several crucial saves.

• Hervé Renard’s side proved clinical and solid, a blend that now gives them a real shot at lifting the trophy.

🏆 On to the Final:

Côte d’Ivoire will now face either Ghana or Equatorial Guinea in the final on Sunday, as they chase a second AFCON title, their first since 1992.

🇨🇩 A Brave But Incomplete Journey for DRC:

Despite the defeat, Florent Ibenge’s DR Congo can hold their heads high. Reaching the semi-finals as underdogs and putting up a solid fight shows their promise for the future. But defensive weaknesses proved costly.

Ivory Coast now prepares for a historic showdown – one match away from rewriting their legacy.