Wilfried Bony was the main man on Sunday as Ivory Coast beat Algeria 3-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations to set up a semi-final clash with Democratic Republic of Congo. Ivory Coast are contesting their first international competition without former talisman Didier Drogba since the 2002 Nations Cup. There were signs that they missed the Chelsea striker, who retired from international duty after last year's World Cup, during the group stage as they stuttered to draws against Guinea and Mali. Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony (left) shields the ball from Algeria defender Carl Medjani in Malabo 'If Drogba is not here it's not because of us but because of him,' said coach Herve Renard. 'However if you lose Drogba and find Bony you're doing pretty well.'
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Ivory Coast beat Algeria 3-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday
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Elephants are in their first competition without Didier Drogba since 2002
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Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony bagged a brace during the game
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