Sebastien Haller's decisive goal propelled the host nation Ivory Coast into the Africa Cup of Nations final, edging past DR Congo with a 1-0 victory and bringing them within touching distance of ultimate redemption.
Nigeria secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the eighth time by triumphing in a tense semifinal showdown against South Africa, ultimately decided by penalties.
Aliou Cisse was left wondering what might have been following Senegal's disappointing Africa Cup of Nations exit.
Guinea secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a late 1-0 victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.
The Democratic Republic of Congo advanced to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations, while Tanzania exited the tournament following a goalless draw between the two teams in Korhogo.
Hakim Ziyech scored the decisive goal as Morocco finished top of Group F and advanced to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Zambia.