CHAN: DR Congo, Guinea, Ivory Coast and Mali through to semi-finals

The Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Mali and Ivory Coast have all sailed through to the semi finals of the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

DR Congo beat host Rwanda 2-1 in a tightly contested quarter final clash over the weekend in Kigali.

The game headed for extra time and the Congolese team, winners of the inaugural CHAN title in 2009, crashed the Amavubi men.

FT- #RDCongo book their place in the Semi-Finals after a hard fought victory. Rwanda 1-2 RD Congo #RWACOD #CHAN2016 pic.twitter.com/MLiWPGwmsg

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 30, 2016

Guinea progressed to the semi final after thwarting Zambia 5-4 on penalty shootouts.

Mohamed Kanfory Bangoura, Guinea Head Coach, said, ‘‘Our objective was to go past the group stage. We achieved that and now we are in the semis. The objective now is the final. DR Congo is a strong team and we expect a tough match against them.’‘

KEITA, the goalkeeper sends Guinea through to the Semi Final b scoring the last spot kick 4-5 #ZMBGIN #CHAN2016 pic.twitter.com/oJ4GYNlFs3

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 31, 2016

Mali paved their way to the semi-final by beating Tunisia 2-1. During the second half of the game,Tunisia led 1-0 before a comeback by Mali in the 70th minute. Minutes later, the West African team secured their ticket with another goal.

FT- femafoot knocks out #Tunisia and proceed to the Semi-Finals. Tunisia 1-2 Mali #TUNMLI #CHAN2016 pic.twitter.com/0yUTAGh9ii

— CAF (CAF_Online) January 31, 2016

Ivory Coast beat Cameroon after heading for extra time.

FT: Cameroon 0-3 Ivory Coast. The Elephants qualify for the semifinals. #CHAN2016 pic.twitter.com/7zSZa5DgAs

— Orange CHAN 2016 (@CHANRwanda) January 30, 2016

DR Congo will face Guinea on February 3 while Ivory Coast takes on Mali on February 4.

#RDCongo face #Guinea while FIFCI_tweet face femafoot in the Semi-Finals #CHAN2016 pic.twitter.com/pceHpSfyvY

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 31, 2016