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DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by mukina2: 1:51pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
The Elephants boss says it could be dangerous for his side to rest on their laurels as they prepare for their last-four encounter in Bata Cote d'Ivoire coach Herve Renard is wary of his side holding the favourites tag ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with Democratic Republic of Congo. Renard's side flattered to deceive at the start of the tournament, registering underwhelming 1-1 stalemates with both Guinea and Mali, but subsequent victories over Cameroon and Algeria now have them as favourites. The Wilfried Bony-inspired 3-1 quarter-final triumph over Algeria was particularly impressive considering that Christian Gourcuff’s men were the highest-ranked team in the competition and now Cote d'Ivoire are within touching distance of another final. However, the Elephants have been here before, with their passages to the final in 2006 and 2012 ultimately ending in defeat despite boasting talented squads and Renard is hoping that his players ignore such expectations against DR Congo in Bata on Wednesday. "We came here a fortnight ago with no expectations on us," the Frenchman told reporters. "No one was taking about us but this has changed over the last two weeks. Things change fast in football. "After our last two wins over Cameroon and Algeria, now we are the favourites of the bookmakers but that can be dangerous. "It is also not important. What is important is what happens on the field. We've a good balance between hard workers and talented players, this combination is perfect. "The only thing is to win [the cup]. We won't be satisfied with anything else." Renard will also be hoping that the 4-3 defeat to DR Congo in the qualifiers - their first competitive home loss since 2005 - will serve as extra motivation to his inexperienced squad. But, Florent Ibenge's side come into the clash full of confidence after dispatching rivals and neighbours Congo in the quarter-finals, coming from 2-0 down to emerge 4-2 victors following a goalless first half. This is DR Congo's first semi-final appearance since 1998 and they have failed to lift the trophy since winning the competition as Zaire in 1974, and Ibenge acknowledged that the chance for revenge could give Renard's side the edge. "We hurt their pride when we beat them at home, the big Cote d'Ivoire" he said. "They had not lost at home during the generation of Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure. "But we are also armed with the motivation to reach the final. That is our target." Ibenge will also be without two key players for the contest, as captain Youssouf Mulumbu (hamstring) will not be risked due to only being "70 per cent fit" and Gabriel Zakuani (ankle) is out. Renard, on the other hand, has only Cheick Tiote's fitness to consider, with the Newcastle United midfielder welcomed back to training on Tuesday following an ankle injury and he will at least take a place on the bench. http://www.goal.com/en-za/match/congo-dr-vs-c%C3%B4te-divoire/1994094?ICID=FX |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by onila(f): 2:55pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
TeamElephants# 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by khattab02: 3:18pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
Don't expect the repeat of 4-3 in the qualifiers as DR Congo will like to play defensively and tactically. Verdict; DR Congo will not make it easy for the Elephants but the Elephants should Edge this one, and lets see whether they can win something in their fading Golden age generation. |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by joxxy01(m): 4:18pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
will ghana win afcon I hope not |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by Aystarz: 4:34pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
Ivory Coast will win and there will be goals in this one. The Dr Congo will give a good fight. |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by Nobody: 4:37pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
i never get football mindset jawe IF NOT THAT I MUST JUST TO COMMENT NOONI |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by PAGAN9JA(m): 4:37pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
HH the Aku UKA of WUKARI, son of the Sun GOD and Creator CHIDON himself.....asks for peace and religious harmony to reign during these terse election periods. Pray for the King. Pray for Nigeria. The GODS Bless Nigeria.
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Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by pekeyim: 4:39pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
Oh AFCON is on!!! Too much Politics to care |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by Lilnikee(m): 4:41pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
Civ go win jare! |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by iamdsam: 4:42pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
Let's get started |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by Babyboy1986(m): 4:50pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
1-3 |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by spacyzuma(m): 4:50pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
I haven't watched any match in this current afcon, but I'll try to watch this one 1 Like |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by Loyalblak007(f): 4:56pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
ELEPHANTS TO WIN AGAIN...#BONY#GERVINHO#TOURE# |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by Nobody: 5:03pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
LINK TO STREAM THE MATCH PLS |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by Nobody: 5:04pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
Loyalblak007: E GO BE YOU LIKE DREAM. |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by EmmaOgbu(m): 5:25pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
Let go dia |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by uzolexis(f): 6:28pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
#teamElephants of CIV all the ways, leggo |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by topcube(m): 6:39pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
BBC said its 7pm. What is the real time pls? |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by joxxy01(m): 7:11pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
Aystarz:i pray so, gud for my bet |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by mukina2: 7:58pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
this CIV coach sha |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by mukina2: 8:00pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
GAME ON! |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by mukina2: 8:01pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
lool fights so early? |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by uzolexis(f): 8:02pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
Prediction 3-1 in favor of CIV |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by efguy1(m): 8:02pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
Dem still dey play afcon, i no know b4 since 9ja no dey dere |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by mukina2: 8:04pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
Congo freekick |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by mukina2: 8:05pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
choiii see save!!!! 1 Like |
Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by liveyourlife: 8:08pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
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Re: DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2015 (1 - 3) On 4th February 2015 by mukina2: 8:08pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
DRC nor dey joke today o choi! |
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