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Afcon 2019: ‘There are no small teams’ – Kouyate warns Senegal against Benin

Senegal captain Cheikhou Kouyate has urged his side to be at their best to avoid being stunned when they take on Benin in the quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Wednesday.

The Squirrels have enjoyed a good outing in the competition, reaching the last eight for the first time in their history, after eliminating Morocco in the Round of 16.

The Crystal Palace man, who is delighted with the Teranga Lions’ progress in the tournament, has warned his side against underrating Michel Dussuyer's men.

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“What we note here is we have qualified for the next round which is the quarter-finals.