Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly believes his side’s early goal stirred them to victory against Uganda in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Round of 16 game on Friday.
Sadio Mane scored in the 15th minute of the encounter which was enough to hand the Teranga Lions a 1-0 win at the Cairo International Stadium.
The Liverpool forward had a chance to double the lead from the penalty spot in the 61st minute but his effort was saved by goalkeeper Denis Onyango.
“The most important thing was that we were able to score that early goal.