Côte d'Ivoire will play DR Congo in the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations. Nigeria will play South Africa in the other semi-final in Bouaké.

Samuel Eto'o faces an internal revolt at Fécafoot. Victor Osimhen will finally be able to play for Nigeria against South Africa. Thapelo Maseko is injured in his adductor muscles and will not play again during this CAN. Ivory Coast will have to do without captain and right back Serge Aurier.