South Africa took third place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals as they edged the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties following a goalless draw.
Sebastien Haller fired hosts Ivory Coast into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations and to within one match of the ultimate redemption after beating DR Congo 1-0.
Romain Saiss was on target as Morocco beat Tanzania 3-0, while Brentford forward Yoane Wissa helped DR Congo to a 1-1 draw with Zambia in the Afcon on Wednesday.
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Riyad Mahrez scored a wonderful goal as Algeria underlined their status as one of the favourites for the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 win over Guinea.