Ivory Coast Triumphs Over Mali in Dramatic Quarterfinal

With a last-minute goal in extra time, Ivory Coast advances to the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals despite playing with 10 men.

Ivory Coast secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal, advancing to the semifinals against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The match saw Ivory Coast playing with 10 men for most of the game after Odilon Kossounou was sent off before halftime.
Mali took the lead in the 71st minute through Nene Dorgeles, but Ivory Coast equalized in the 90th minute with a goal from Simon Adingra, forcing extra time.
Oumar Diakité scored the winning goal in extra time, but was sent off for a second yellow card due to excessive celebration.
The victory sparked widespread celebrations among Ivory Coast fans, with the team now facing DR Congo in the semifinals.