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Afcon 2019: Senegal were not surprised by Benin’s achievement – Kalidou Koulibaly

Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly admits the Teranga Lions are not surprised by the performance of Benin in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

The Squirrels played out a 2-2 stalemate with Ghana before forcing Guinea-Bissau and reigning champions Cameroon to goalless draws to qualifying for the Round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams.

Michel Dussuyer’s men then knocked out North African giants Morocco to reach the quarter-final stage of the continental tournament for the first time in their history.

“People see Benin as a surprise package, no.