Angela Normino
Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) hosts Ivory Coast have made it to the finals after a 1-0 victory over DR Congo.
The host nation took the lead in the 65th minute through Sebastien Haller and managed to hold on to it till the final whistle. They will now face Nigeria in the finals on Sunday, February 11.
The final game will be held at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, the largest stadium in the country with a capacity of 60,000.
Starting for the first time at the tournament following injury, Borussia Dortmund striker Haller connected with a Max-Alain Gradel cross in the 65th minute at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium, his shot looping over the goalkeeper and in.
That was enough to settle a tense but open semi-final showdown, and the Ivorians will now face Nigeria at the same venue on Sunday to decide who takes the title.
The two-time champions are the first host country to reach the final of the Cup of Nations since Egypt in 2006, and the turnaround is absolutely remarkable for a team that was on the brink of elimination in the group stage.
Source:Aljazeera
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