Former West Ham defender Arthur Masuaku helped DR Congo to reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over Guinea.
2024 Africa Cup of Nations
3-1
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
2' Highlight from Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Guinea
4' Match Event for Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Guinea
13' Match Event for Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Guinea
20' Penalty Goal! Democratic Republic of the Congo 0-1 Guinea (Mohamed Bayo)
27' GOAL! Democratic Republic of the Congo 1-1 Guinea (Chancel Mbemba)
52' Match Event for Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Guinea
65' Penalty Goal! Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 Guinea (Yoane Wissa)
82' GOAL! Democratic Republic of the Congo 3-1 Guinea (Arthur Masuaku)
Match Report
DR Congo had come from behind to lead 2-1, with Masuaku then proceeding to make it 3-1 in the 82nd minute as he scored with a free-kick from a difficult angle.
That prompted wild celebrations from the DR Congo players and coaching staff as they secured their place in the last four, where they will take on Mali or Ivory Coast.
It was the third goal that Masuaku had scored for his country in 26 caps.
A penalty from Mohamed Bayo had put Guinea in front but ex-Newcastle player Chancel Mbemba equalised for DR Congo.
Brentford's Yoane Wissa then put DR Congo ahead with a penalty before Masuaku made sure of the win.
DR Congo finished in second place in Group F having taking three points from their three group stage fixtures.
They subsequently beat Egypt on penalties in the round of 16.
Masuaku was at West Ham between 2016 and 2023 before signing for Besiktas, who he initially joined on loan before making the switch permanent.
During his time at West Ham Masuaku made 128 appearances.
Line-ups
Democratic Republic of the Congo XI: Bakambu, Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, Mbemba, Masuaku, Théo Bongonda, Yoane Wissa, Gédéon Kalulu, Moutoussamy, Charles Pickel, Meschack Elia, Henoc Inonga
Subs: Nuke Mfulu, Kayembe, Dylan Batubinsika, Aaron Tshibola, Simon Banza, Dimitry Bertaud, Grady Diangana, Rocky Bushiri, Silas Mvumpa, Brian Bayeye, Fiston Mayele, Baggio Siadi
Guinea XI: Ibrahim Koné, Julian Jeanvier, Sylla, Naby Keita, Diakhaby, Diawara, Aguibou Camara, Mohamed Bayo, Sekou Sylla, Morgan Guilavogui, Ibrahim Diakité
Subs: Antoine Conte, A.Touré, José Kanté, Guirassy, Kamano, Moussa Camara, Mohamed Camara, Mory Konaté, Seydouba Cissé, Saïdou Sow, Karim Cissé, Facinet Conte