safarigirl:
This tournament is the best thing football has had to offer in years

Better than the World Cup even. It is wild!

Starboytwo:
BurkinaFaso have been in the final or semifinal 3 of the last 5 afcon.

Since crossing them in 2013 I have always rated them. Big strong fast.

I don't really rate Mali. They always lose at the deciding matches.

Money is on the Babes

TheSuperNerd:
To be honest, this is undeserved from Ivory Coast. But it is what it is.

That foul on the Malian player before CIV equalised is being brought to the fore. I understand the Malian frustrations but they also did themselves in. Defend!!!

Marjoribanks:
The Malians look like a real contender.

I am happy they are out.

The Ivorian team doesn't look that great. But like I said previously they possess a great bench

They road their luck tonight again.

Unlimited22:
Portugal 2016 vibes

DR Congo please do it for the culture o

TheGoodJoe:
I hope the Malian team stays together and the coach continues. They can learn and move on.

Well done Nene. A bright future awaits him.

So much passion in the game.

The referee just spoilt a superb match with that last whistle.

Congratulations Ivory Coast for giving your country so much joy.

lovewins:


I don't think he did. Only one minute was given as additional time and he was well above that. He could have ended the game when CIV scored but allowed Mali a chance before the final whistle. Same ref gave the host a red card and awarded a penalty to Mali. I think for the most part he was fair.

Goke7:


When Mikel said Afcon is like the UEFA Champs League, I thought he was joking, the guy knew what he was saying

safarigirl:


I'm not even sure the Champions League can give you this sort of drama.

Do you know how much drama we have had in this tournament? And the officiating is still 97% perfect. UCL will have shady calls, AFCON barely has any.

You cannot get this kind of drama in another tournament

TheSuperNerd:
To be honest, this is undeserved from Ivory Coast. But it is what it is.

That foul on the Malian player before CIV equalised is being brought to the fore. I understand the Malian frustrations but they also did themselves in. Defend!!!

minfelix:
I am smelling a certain “Di Mateo” of chelsea 2012 in this CIV coach…sacking a head coach and having a makeshift coach going all the way to the semifinals..guys trust me CIV will edge DRC…the best team to play them in the Final is Nigeria…if they meet SA/CPV its gonna be an easy win for them

chrisooblog:
They have absolutely no excuse.

Leading one nil with a man extra and you still blow it. Couldn't even save face by taking it is to penalties and blaming it on luck.

Shebi na military in dictator be their head of state make them pray he no give them CIV treatment of 2000.

Odunayaw:
I just remembered the have a junta as head of state. Koboko may be shared

Marjoribanks:
The Malians look like a real contender.

I am happy they are out.

The Ivorian team doesn't look that great. But like I said previously they possess a great bench

They road their luck tonight again.

Marjoribanks:
This match reminds of Nigeria vs Ghana 2008.

Ghana got a red card at 1-1 yet scored in the last minute to send us packing in the Quarters!

What a game!!

Big ups to the Ivorians for finding a way back into this!!

TheGoodJoe:
I hope the Malian team stays together and the coach continues. They can learn and move on.

Well done Nene. A bright future awaits him.

So much passion in the game.

The referee just spoilt a superb match with that last whistle.

Congratulations Ivory Coast for giving your country so much joy.

yinkeys:
We are going to penalties

elyte89:



Wetin u Dey watch now 😀😀

Starboytwo:
I said this a few days ago. Guess I was right afterall.

chrisooblog:
They have absolutely no excuse.

Leading one nil with a man extra and you still blow it. Couldn't even save face by taking it is to penalties and blaming it on luck.

Shebi na military in dictator be their head of state make them pray he no give them CIV treatment of 2000.

Goke7:


don't you think civil wars and political instability might have affected the development of their football over time? Both countries have seen shege pro max in terms of wars, hunger, drought and famine