ASEC Mimosas faced a disappointing exit from the Ivory Coast National Cup after being knocked out in the semi-finals by SO Armee. The match took place on Thursday, 14 May, and ended in a tense penalty shoot-out following a draw in regular time.
Having already secured the championship title for the 2025–2026 Ivorian professional league season, ASEC Mimosas could not carry their winning momentum into the cup competition. The match was tightly contested, leading to the critical penalty shoot-out to determine the winner.
In the penalty shoot-out, SO Armee demonstrated their composure, successfully converting four penalties, while ASEC managed just one. This decisive victory sends SO Armee into the National Cup final, marking a significant achievement for the army club.