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Afcon 2019: The pressure will be on Senegal – Benin coach Michel Dussuyer

Benin coach Michel Dussuyer has insisted the pressure will be on Senegal, who are regarded as ‘favourites’ for the Africa Cup of Nations title when they meet in the quarter-final on Wednesday.

The Squirrels have enjoyed an impressive outing in the finals qualifying for the knock out stages from a group that consists of Cameroon, Ghana and Guinea-Bissau before defeating North African giants Morocco in the Round of 16 to reach the last eight of the tournament for the first time in their history.

The 60-year-old manager admitted it will be tough playing one of the best teams in Africa, Senegal, but has urged his side not to relent in their quest to finish well in the tournament.