DR Congo lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast in the CAN 2024 semi-final. The Leopards will play South Africa for third place on Saturday.

The defeat ends DR Congo's hopes of a third CAN title in 50 years. Captain Chancel Mbemba: "We are keeping our heads high. We're waiting for the South Africans on Saturday’s match’ “I think the Congolese are proud of us,” said goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.