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The Elephants of Cote d\u2019Ivoire booked their place in the semi-final of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday after they defeated Mali 2-1 in the quarter-final tie at the Stade Bouak\u00e9.<\/p>\n

N. Dorgeles put Mali in front in the 71st minute.<\/p>\n

However, S. Adingra scored a late goal to force the game into extra time.<\/p>\n

But a late 120th-minute goal from O. Diakite ensured the host nation defeated Mali and avoided a penalty shoot-out.<\/p>\n

Both teams received one red card each during the encounter.<\/p>\n

Cote d\u2019Ivoire, the host of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, will now face DR Congo in the last four on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Congo defeated Guinea 3-1 in a last 16 tie on Friday.<\/p>\n

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast qualify for semi-final<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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