Oumar Diakite scored an extra time goal to power host nation Ivory Coast into the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Niakite's 122nd back-heel goal at the end of extra time was enough to seal a 2-1 win over Mali in Bouake on Saturday after a dramatic AFCON quarter-final.
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Anthony Nlebem
Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.
