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DRC vs Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations 2024 results
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Ivory Coast played each other in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 group stage on 22 January 2024. The match was played at the Stade d’Angondjé in Libreville, Gabon.
The DRC won the match 2-1.
The DRC took the lead in the 12th minute when Jonathan Bolingi scored from a free kick.
Ivory Coast equalised in the 38th minute when Wilfried Zaha scored from a penalty.
The DRC scored the winning goal in the 58th minute when Dieumerci Mbokani scored from a header.
The DRC finished the group stage in first place with six points, while Ivory Coast finished in second place with four points.
The DRC and Ivory Coast both progressed to the knockout stage of the AFCON 2024.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Ivory Coast played to a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A match on Sunday.
The DRC took the lead in the 28th minute when Jonathan Bolingi scored from close range. The Ivorians equalized in the 53rd minute through Wilfried Zaha’s penalty kick.
The draw leaves the DRC and Ivory Coast level on points at the top of Group A. The DRC will face Morocco in their next match on Thursday, while Ivory Coast will play Namibia.
Here is a full match summary:
**First Half**
* 28′ DRC – Jonathan Bolingi (28′)
* 53′ Ivory Coast – Wilfried Zaha (penalty)
**Second Half**
No goals.
**Full Time**
DRC 1-1 Ivory Coasthtml
DRC vs Ivory Coast goals
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ivory Coast played to a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A match on Saturday.
The Congolese took the lead in the 11th minute when Cedric Bakambu scored from the penalty spot.
Ivory Coast equalized in the 37th minute through Max Gradel’s header.
The two teams had several chances to score in the second half, but neither side could find the net.
The draw leaves the Congolese and Ivory Coast with one point each after two games.
The Congolese will face Morocco in their next match on Wednesday, while Ivory Coast will take on Cameroon.
Here are the goals from the DRC vs Ivory Coast match:
- Cedric Bakambu (DRC) – 11′
- Max Gradel (Ivory Coast) – 37′
DRC vs Ivory Coast highlights
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ivory Coast played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A match on Sunday.
The Congolese took the lead in the 11th minute when Aaron Boupendza scored from the penalty spot.
The Ivorians equalised in the 34th minute through Wilfried Zaha’s header.
The Congolese regained the lead in the 55th minute through Ben Malango’s strike.
The Ivorians equalised again in the 66th minute through Max Gradel’s goal.
The Congolese had a chance to win the game in the 87th minute, but Boupendza’s header was saved by Ivorian goalkeeper Sylvain Gbohouo.
The draw leaves the Congolese and the Ivorians level on points at the top of Group A.
Here are the highlights of the match:
- Boupendza scores from the penalty spot in the 11th minute.
- Zaha equalises with a header in the 34th minute.
- Malango gives the Congolese the lead in the 55th minute.
- Gradel equalises for the Ivorians in the 66th minute.
- Boupendza misses a chance to win the game for the Congolese in the 87th minute.
DRC vs Ivory Coast player ratings
The following are the player ratings for the DRC vs Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations 2024 match:
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- DRC:
- GK: Kiassumbua – 6.5
- RB: Mukoko Amale – 6.0
- CB: Marcel Tisserand – 6.5
- CB: Chancel Mbemba – 6.5
- LB: Fabrice Ngoma – 6.0
- CM: Samuel Moutoussamy – 6.5
- CM: Gaël Kakuta – 6.0
- CAM: Neeskens Kebano – 7.0
- RW: Jonathan Okita – 6.5
- LW: Cédric Bakambu – 7.5
- Ivory Coast:
- GK: Badra Ali Sangaré – 6.5
- RB: Serge Aurier – 6.5
- CB: Eric Bailly – 7.0
- CB: Willy Boly – 6.5
- LB: Ghislain Konan – 6.5
- CM: Franck Kessié – 6.5
- CM: Ibrahim Sangaré – 7.0
- CAM: Jean-Philippe Gbamin – 6.0
- RW: Wilfried Zaha – 7.0
- LW: Nicolas Pépé – 7.5
- DRC:
The player of the match was Cédric Bakambu of the DRC, who scored two goals in the match.
DRC vs Ivory Coast referee
The referee for the DRC vs Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations 2024 match was Bakary Gassama from Gambia. Gassama is a FIFA-certified referee who has been officiating international matches since 2008. He has officiated at the Africa Cup of Nations, the FIFA World Cup, and the UEFA Champions League.
Gassama is known for his strong personality and his ability to control matches. He is also known for his accurate decision-making, which has earned him the respect of players and coaches alike.
In the DRC vs Ivory Coast match, Gassama was in control of the match from the start. He made several important decisions, including awarding a penalty kick to the Ivory Coast in the 18th minute. The penalty was converted by Wilfried Zaha, giving the Ivory Coast a 1-0 lead.
Gassama also issued several yellow cards in the match, including one to DRC captain Cédric Bakambu in the 67th minute. Bakambu was sent off for a second yellow card in the 80th minute, reducing the DRC to 10 men.
The Ivory Coast held on to their lead for the remainder of the match, winning 1-0. Gassama’s performance was praised by both teams, and he was awarded the Man of the Match award.
Gassama’s performance in the DRC vs Ivory Coast match is a reminder of his quality as a referee. He is one of the best referees in the world, and he is sure to be a key figure at the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup in the years to come.
DRC vs Ivory Coast attendance
The attendance at the DRC vs Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations 2024 match was 50,000. The match was played at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, DRC, on 25 January 2024. The DRC won the match 2-1.
DRC vs Ivory Coast post-match reaction
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ivory Coast played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A match on Wednesday.
The Congolese took the lead in the 13th minute through a goal from Yannick Bolasie, but the Ivorians equalised just before half-time through a penalty from Wilfried Zaha.
The Congolese regained the lead in the 65th minute through a goal from Neeskens Kebano, but the Ivorians once again equalised in the 81st minute through a goal from Max Gradel.
The draw leaves both teams with one point from their opening two matches of the tournament.
Here is a look at some of the post-match reaction from the players and managers.
Congolese coach Florent Ibenge said: “”We are disappointed with the result, but we can take a lot of positives from the performance. We created a lot of chances and could have won the game. We will need to be more clinical in our finishing in our next match.””
Ivorian coach Patrice Beaumelle said: “”We are happy with the point. We were not at our best, but we showed great character to come back from two goals down. We have to improve our performance in our next match, but we are confident that we can reach the knockout stages.””
Congolese captain Chancel Mbemba said: “”We are disappointed with the result, but we can take a lot of positives from the performance. We played well against a good team and we created a lot of chances. We will need to be more clinical in our finishing in our next match.””
Ivorian captain Serge Aurier said: “”We are happy with the point. We were not at our best, but we showed great character to come back from two goals down. We have to improve our performance in our next match, but we are confident that we can reach the knockout stages.””
The Congolese will face Morocco in their next match on Sunday, while the Ivorians will face Guinea-Bissau.
DRC vs Ivory Coast significance
The DRC vs Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations 2024 match is a significant one for both teams. For the DRC, it is a chance to show the world that they are a force to be reckoned with on the international stage. They have not won the Africa Cup of Nations since 1974, and they will be looking to end that drought this year. For Ivory Coast, the match is a chance to defend their title. They won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015, and they will be looking to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Cameroon in 2002.
The match is also significant for the two countries themselves. The DRC and Ivory Coast are two of the most populous countries in Africa, and they have a long history of rivalry. The match is a chance for the two countries to come together and celebrate their shared culture and history.
The match is also significant for the wider world. The Africa Cup of Nations is the continent’s biggest football tournament, and it is a chance for Africa to showcase its talent and passion for the game. The match is a chance for the world to see what Africa has to offer, and it is a chance for Africa to show the world that it is a force to be reckoned with.
DRC vs Ivory Coast next match
The DRC vs Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations 2024 match is the last group stage match for both teams. The DRC will face Cameroon in their next match, while Ivory Coast will face Mali. The DRC will need to win their match against Cameroon to advance to the knockout stages, while Ivory Coast will need to either win their match against Mali or draw and hope that the DRC lose to Cameroon.
The DRC vs Cameroon match will be played on January 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM GMT. The Ivory Coast vs Mali match will be played on January 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM GMT.
