Cote d’Ivoire: Walking Dead? Hosts Ivory Coast Storm Afcon Final

Abidjan — They were erstwhile dead and buried after sneaking to the round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as one of the best four third placed teams, but hosts Ivory Coast have now limped their way into the final after seeing off DR Congo by a solitary goal in Wednesday night’s semi-final.

The Ivorians have rode their luck, and by extension their hard work and never give up attitude all through the tournament.

They beat holders Senegal in the round of 16 on post match penalties…