Oumar Diakite netted a winner for Cote D’Ivorie against Mali at Stade de la Paix.
Mali 1-2 Cote D’Ivorie, Stade de la Paix
Both sides went into halftime break levelled at 0-0 scoreline.
Nene Dorgeles opened the scoring for the Eagles. Simon Adingra levelled matters for the Elephants and goal took the match to extra-time. Both sides went into halftime extra-time halftime break levelled at 1-1 scoreline. Oumar Diakite netted a winner for the Elephants on the dying minutes of second half of extra-time. With this match result, Cote D’Ivorie are through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023.
Cape Town 0-0 South Africa, Charles Konan Banny Stadium
Both sides failed to find the back of the after ninety minutes of football. The match went into extra-time and the scoreline remained unchanged. South Africa won 2-1 on penalties and Ronwen Williams became the first goalkeeper to save four penalties at penalty shootout of the Africa Cup of Nations. With this match result, South Africa are through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023.