The Elephants have twice lost the final on penalties, in 2006 and 2012, but could be on course for its first title since 1992 after a 3-1 success in Bata, Equatorial Guinea.
Goals from two of its star players — Yaya Toure and Gervinho — were added to by Wilfried Kanon to seal a place in Sunday’s showpiece.
It signaled the end of DR Congo’s fairytale run after it scored four goals in the final half an hour to defeat neighbors Congo in their last eight clash.
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Its players spilled onto the field to celebrate at the end of the match and they can now look forward to a clash in the final with either Ghana or tournament hosts Equatorial Guinea, who play Thursday.
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