Sebastien Haller scored the winner as 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat DR Congo to set up a final meeting with Nigeria.
The only goal of a cagey contest in Abidjan came in the 65th minute when Haller’s volley bounced down into the ground and up over DRC’s goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.
The Super Eagles had reached the final earlier after beating South Africa 4-2 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw in Bouake.
The finals will be played on Sunday in Ivory Coast’s capital Abidjan.