The Elephants beat co-hosts Equatorial Guinea to seal their place at the medal zone for the third time since 2006. “Equatorial Guinea was a very strong team. Fortunately for me, I have players with experience and can make a difference. Drogba made the difference today. “I have a team of matured players and their experience has been the secret to our reaching this far.” The Ivorians will face the winner of the Gabon-Mali quarter final in next Wednesday’s semi final.