Sebastien Haller sends hosts Ivory Coast into AFCON final

Sebastien Haller was the matchwinner for the hosts (Sunday Alamba/AP)

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.

The Elephants had been on the brink of elimination at the group stage, sacked their manager before being reprieved two days later as the fourth best third-placed finishers.