Cheikhou Kouyate has praised Senegal’s defensive display in their 1-0 victory over Uganda in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 game on Friday.
Sadio Mane’s 15th-minute strike made the difference against the Cranes as the Teranga Lions won their first game in the knockout stage of the continental tournament since February 2006.
The West Africans frustrated Sebastien Desabre’s men in the encounter with their well-organised defence to keep a clean sheet and secure their third win in the competition to the delight of the 29-year-old.
“It was a difficult game against a strong opponent.