AFCON: Côte d'Ivoire vs DR Congo Prediction

EXPECTED XI

Côte d'Ivoire

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Y. Fofana; Aurier, Boly, Ndicka, Konan; Seri, Kessie; Pepe, S. Fofana, Gradel; Kouame

DR Congo

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Mpasi; Kalulu, Mbemba, Inonga, Masuaku; Pickel, Moutoussamy; Elia, Bongonda, Wissa; Bakambu

PREDICTION

Following consecutive losses in the group stage against Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, conceding a total of five goals, Ivory Coast decided to part ways with Jean-Louis Gasset. However, under the interim management of former Reading midfielder Emerse Fae, they managed to secure a penalty shootout victory over defending champions Senegal and subsequently defeat a resilient Mali side in the quarter-finals. With the host nation now eyeing an unexpected tournament triumph, they are poised to face a Democratic Republic of Congo squad endowed with a potent attacking force. Despite Congo's offensive prowess yet to fully materialise, their talented players ensure they remain competitive, although Ivory Coast maintains its status as the favoured side to advance to the final.