Côte d'Ivoire beat Senegal on penalties, Mali after extra time in the quarters, and the DRC in the last four. Emerse Faé has replaced Jean-Louis Gasset as coach of the Elephants.
The Ivorians come back from nowhere after a group phase marked by a victory and two defeats - and a change of coach. Nigeria are the defending champions of the African Cup of Nations. The final will be played at the National Stadium in Porto Alegre.