Ivory Coast vs. DR Congo: anticipated lineups and match schedule for AFCON 2023 semifinal

Tonight, Wednesday evening, the Ivory Coast national team, dubbed “The Elephants,” will face off against the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the semifinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament slated to conclude on February 11th.

“The Elephants” secured their spot in the semifinals after defeating Mali with a 2-1 victory in the quarterfinals, while the Congolese “Leopards” advanced to the same stage following a 3-1 win over Guinea.

 Match Schedule for Ivory Coast vs. DR Congo

The Ivory Coast vs. DR Congo match kicks off at 10:00 PM local time in Egypt, which translates to 11:00 PM in Saudi Arabia.

The match will be broadcasted live on beIN SPORTS (beIN AFCON 1), as well as on Algerian terrestrial channel, available on Nilesat.

 Expected Lineups for Ivory Coast

Goalkeeper: Yahya Fofana

Defenders: Serge Aurbier, Odilon Kossonou, Evan N’Dicka, Ghislain Konan

Midfielders: Jean Seri, Franck Kessié, Seko Fofana

Forwards: Christian Kouamé, Max Gradel, Nicolas Pépé

 Expected Lineups for DR Congo

Goalkeeper: Leonel Mbasi

Defenders: Djedje Kululu, Arthur Masuaku, Shanel Mbemba, Dylan Batubinsika

Midfielders: Samuel Moutoussamy, Charles Pickel, Théo Bongonda, Meschak Elia

Forwards: Cédric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa

The winner of the Ivory Coast vs. DR Congo match will face the winner of the Nigeria vs. South Africa encounter in the tournament’s final showdown.