Democratic Republic of Congo beat Guinea to advance to Africa Cup of Nations semifinals

Congo to face winners of quarterfinal match between Ivory Coast, Mali

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Guinea 3-1 to advance Friday to the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals.

Guinea's only goal came from Mohamed Bayo in the 20th minute at Abidjan's Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.

Congo found three goals with Chancel Mbemba in the 27th minute, Yoane Wissa on a penalty kick in minute 65 and Arthur Masuaku in the 82nd minute.

In another clash Friday, Nigeria marched into the semifinals after edging Angola 1-0 on a gaol from Ademola Lookman in the 41st minute at Abidjan's Felix Houphouet-Boigny stadium.

Congo will take on the winners of Saturday's quarterfinal between Ivory Coast and Mali.

Congo qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal for the first time since 2015.

Africa's football authority previously postponed the tournament to 2024 due to adverse weather in the Ivory Coast.

The 34th Africa Cup of Nations will conclude in Abidjan on Feb. 11.

Egypt is the most successful country in the tournament, lifting seven titles, the last in 2010.

Ivory Coast, have been crowned champions twice, in 1992 and 2015.

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