Senegal's head coach Aliou Cisse has hit out at his Kenyan counterpart Sebastian Migne for suggesting that the Lions of Taranga lack the mental strength and fortitude to withstand pressure.
Speaking on Sunday to members of the press, a day before Senegal take on a resurgent Harambee Stars, Aliou Cisse said that Sebastian Migne could not claim a better understanding of the Senegalese team than him.
"I think my counterparts have a tendency to speak about us. Take care of themselves, take care of their own teams. What does he know about the Senegalese mentality?
"What does he know about our people? How can he say we don't have the mental strength?" He wondered according to the Daily Nation.
The dreadlocked coach argued that Senegal could not have achieved what they have achieved had they lacked mental strength.
Kenya and Senegal will battle it out tonight at the 30, June Stadium in their final group stage match in a bid to secure a spot in the round of 16.
Both teams have 3 points with the Lions of Taranga ahead of Kenya by dint of a superior goal difference.
The Harambee Stars lost their opener against a strong Algeria by conceding two goals.
To be sure of sailing to the next stage, the Kenyan side will have to beat or draw with the Senegalese.