With two of the favorites (Morocco, semi-finalist of the World Cup in Qatar and Senegal, the current champion) eliminated, the four semi-finalists who will compete for the title in the 2023 edition (although it will be held in 2024) of the African Cup of Nations have been defined. .
All of them have won their matches in overtime or by the slightest difference, which is why there is no clear favorite in sight.
Agonizing triumphs for Ivory Coast and South Africa to reach the semifinals.
The host of the tournament beat Mali 2-1, while the South Africans beat Cape Verde on penalties.
This African Cup has left unprecedented moments: from the sad news of deaths and injuries in the celebrations for a Guinean victory to the sanction of a national holiday after Equatorial Guinea's passage to the second round. But without a doubt, the great story of this edition was starred by Ivory Coast, the host team, who this Saturday qualified for the semifinals after firing their coach in the middle of the competition.
The Ivorian team went through a moment of crisis in the middle of the championship, since on the last day of the group stage they fell decisively 4-0 against Equatorial Guinea and were on the brink of elimination. This result was one of the worst in Elephants history, and the worst for any CAN host.
Thinking that they had been eliminated, Ivory Coast made the decision to fire their coach Jean-Louis Gasset, so they were left without a stop in the middle of the African Cup. However, due to a series of surprising outside results, they finally qualified for the round of 16 as one of the best third parties.
That is why the person who had to take the helm in the middle of the competition was the former French footballer Emerse FaƩ, who has made history after only two games in office. And it is no wonder, since with almost no work time, the coach managed to get his team into the semifinals.
Last Monday, Ivory Coast had defeated Senegal - the last champion - on penalties (5-4) after drawing 1-1 in the 120 minutes. And this Saturday, the host showed that it was not a stroke of luck, but instead repeated the feat by beating Mali 2-1 in extra time.
The visiting team had started winning with a goal from Nene Dorgeles, but the Elephants would turn the score around in agonizing fashion. The local team, which played with one less player from the 43rd minute due to the expulsion of Odilon Kossounou, tied the match in the 90th minute with a goal from Simon Adingra and forced extra time. There, Oumar DiakitƩ gave the Ivorians the victory in the 122nd minute, unleashing the fans' madness.
In this way, the team led by FaƩ made it into the semi-finals of the African Cup a little over a week ago, where they will face the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has just beaten Guinea 3-1.
Ivory Coast is one of the next rivals that the Argentine National Team will have. On the FIFA date in March, during the Asian tour, the Albiceleste will face Nigeria (another of the semifinalists) and the Elephants, two teams that will seek to lift the African Cup title.
The South African team arrives after achieving a heart-stopping victory against Cape Verde. After a goalless draw in 120 minutes, Bafana advanced in an incredible penalty shootout, which had more mistakes than successes. The great figure was goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who saved four shots! and gave them a 2-1 victory in the decisive round.
Their rival in the next round will be Nigeria, one of the big favorites for the title. They are undefeated in the tournament after five games and have just beaten Cameroon 2-0 in the round of 16 and Angola 1-0 in the quarterfinals. Which team will advance to the grand final?
Nigeria remains unstoppable and DR Congo gets into the semis.
Nigeria continues to fulfill its role as one of the favorites of the Africa Cup and is already in the semifinals. Peseiro's team did not have an easy game against Angola (1-0), but they ended up imposing their individual quality. Ademola Lookman emerged as the star of his team, scoring a new goal after the two goals he added in the round of 16 against Cameroon.
The Nigerian star, Victor Osimhen, saw how his goal, which would have given his team peace of mind, was not added to the scoreboard due to offside. Despite suffering, Nigeria is already just one step away from the final, although first it will have to defeat the winner of the match between the surprising Cape Verde and South Africa. It will not be a simple task.
On the other side of the table, DR Congo showed that they are one of the teams with the greatest offensive potential in the tournament. His ease in coming out on the counterattack was a real headache for Guinea, who went ahead with a penalty through their striker, Bayo.
Mbemba made up for his mistake by causing the maximum penalty by scoring the tying goal, before in the second half Wissa and Masuaku completed a great comeback to put their team in the semi-finals. With what was shown against Guinea, DR Congo has reasons to believe in everything. Their rival in the penultimate round of this Africa Cup will be the winner between Mali and the host, Ivory Coast.
Congo, Costa de Marfil, Nigeria y Sudafrica son los semifinalistas de la Copa Africana de las Naciones.
Con dos de los favoritos (Marruecos semifinalista del Mundial de Catar y Senegal el actual campeĆ³n) eliminados, han quedado definidos los cuatro semifinalistas que se disputarĆ”n el tĆtulo en la ediciĆ³n 2023 Ā (aunque se disputa en el 2024)de la Copa Africana de las Naciones.
Todos han vencido sus encuentros en tiempo suplementario o por la mĆnima diferencia, razĆ³n por la cual no se vislumbra un claro favorito.
AgĆ³nicos triunfos de Costa de Marfil y SudĆ”frica para meterse en semifinales.
El anfitriĆ³n del torneo venciĆ³ 2-1 a Mali, mientras que los sudafricanos vencieron por penales a Cabo Verde.
Esta Copa de Ćfrica ha dejado momentos inĆ©ditos: desde la triste noticia de muertos y heridos en los festejos por un triunfo de Guinea hasta la sanciĆ³n de un feriado nacional tras el pasaje a octavos de Guinea Ecuatorial. Pero sin dudas, la gran historia de esta ediciĆ³n la protagonizĆ³ Costa de Marfil, el elenco anfitriĆ³n, que este sĆ”bado logrĆ³ la clasificaciĆ³n a semifinales luego de echar a su entrenador en plena competiciĆ³n.
La selecciĆ³n marfileƱa atravesĆ³ un momento de crisis en medio del campeonato, ya que en la Ćŗltima jornada de la fase de grupos cayĆ³ de manera contundente por 4-0 ante Guinea Ecuatorial y quedĆ³ al borde de la eliminaciĆ³n. Este resultado fue uno de los peores en la historia de los Elefantes, y el peor para cualquier anfitriĆ³n de la CAN.
Pensando en que habĆan quedado eliminados, Costa de Marfil tomĆ³ la decisiĆ³n de despedir a su entrenador Jean-Louis Gasset, por lo se quedaron sin detĆ© en medio de la Copa de Ćfrica. Sin embargo, debido a una serie de sorpresivos resultados ajenos, finalmente clasificaron a los octavos de final como uno de los mejores terceros.
Es por eso que quien debiĆ³ tomar el timĆ³n en medio del certamen fue el exfutbolista francĆ©s Emerse FaĆ©, quien ha hecho historia tras solo dos partidos en el cargo. Y no es para menos, ya que casi sin tiempo de trabajo, el entrenador logrĆ³ que su equipo se metiera en las semifinales.
El pasado lunes, Costa de Marfil habĆa derrotado a Senegal -Ćŗltimo campeĆ³n- por penales (5-4) tras igualar 1-1 en los 120 minutos. Y este sĆ”bado, el anfitriĆ³n demostrĆ³ que no se tratĆ³ de un golpe de suerte, sino que repitiĆ³ la hazaƱa venciendo 2-1 a Mali en tiempo suplementario.
El equipo visitante habĆa comenzado ganando con gol de Nene Dorgeles, pero los Elefantes darĆan vuelta el marcador de manera agĆ³nica. El combinado local, que jugĆ³ con un jugador menos desde los 43 minutos debido a la expulsiĆ³n de Odilon Kossounou, empatĆ³ el encuentro a los 90' con un tanto de Simon Adingra y forzar el tiempo extra. AllĆ, Oumar DiakitĆ© le dio la victoria a los marfileƱos a los 122 minutos, desatando la locura de hinchas.
De este modo, el equipo que dirige FaĆ© hace poco mĆ”s de una semana se metiĆ³ entre las semifinales de la Copa de Ćfrica, instancia en la que se medirĆ” con RepĆŗblica DemocrĆ”tica del Congo, que viene de vencer 3-1 a Guinea.
Costa de Marfil es uno de los prĆ³ximos rivales que tendrĆ” la SelecciĆ³n Argentina. En la fecha FIFA de marzo, durante la gira asiĆ”tica, la Albiceleste se medirĆ” con Nigeria (otro de los semifinalistas) y con los Elefantes, dos seleccionados que buscarĆ”n levantar el tĆtulo de la Copa de Ćfrica.
El elenco sudafricano llega tras conseguir un triunfo para el infarto ante Cabo Verde. DespuĆ©s de un empate sin goles en los 120 minutos, los Bafana avanzaron en una definiciĆ³n por penales increĆble, que tuvo mĆ”s errores que aciertos. La gran figura fue el arquero Ronwen Williams, que atajĆ³ Ā”cuatro remates! y le dio el triunfo por 2-1 en la tanda decisiva.
Su rival en la prĆ³xima ronda serĆ” Nigeria, uno de los grandes favoritos al tĆtulo, se encuentra invicto en el torneo tras cinco partidos y viene de vencer 2-0 a CamerĆŗn en los octavos y 1-0 a Angola en los cuartos. ĀæQuĆ© selecciĆ³n avanzarĆ” a la gran final?
Nigeria sigue imparable y RD Congo se mete en semis.
Nigeria sigue cumpliendo con su papel como una de las favoritas de la Copa Ćfrica y ya estĆ” en semifinales. El equipo de Peseiro no tuvo un partido sencillo ante Angola (1-0), pero terminĆ³ imponiendo su calidad individual. Ademola Lookman se erigiĆ³ como la estrella de los suyos anotando un nuevo gol tras los dos tantos que sumĆ³ en octavos de final ante CamerĆŗn.
La estrella nigeriana, Victor Osimhen, vio como su gol, que hubiera dado tranquilidad a los suyos, no subĆa al marcador por fuera de juego. Pese a sufrir, Nigeria ya estĆ” a solo un paso de la final, aunque antes tendrĆ” que derrotar al ganador del partido entre las sorprendentes Cabo Verde y SudĆ”frica. No serĆ” una tarea sencilla.
En el otro lado del cuadro, RD Congo demostrĆ³ que es una de las selecciones con mayor potencial ofensivo del torneo. Su facilidad para salir al contraataque fue un autĆ©ntico dolor de cabeza para Guinea, que llegĆ³ a adelantarse de penalti por medio de su delantero, Bayo.
Mbemba arreglĆ³ su error provocando la pena mĆ”xima anotando el gol del empate, antes de que en la segunda parte Wissa y Masuaku completaran una gran remontada para meter a su equipo en semifinales. Con lo mostrado ante Guinea, RD Congo tiene motivos para creer en todo. Su rival en la penĆŗltima ronda de esta Copa Ćfrica saldrĆ” del vencedor entre MalĆ y la anfitriona, Costa de Marfil.
Source images / Fuente de las imĆ”genes:Ā Twitter CAF.
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