Liverpool striker Sadio Mane accepts he needs to improve his penalty taking.

Senegal have enjoyed a successful Africa Cup of Nations as they secured their place in the last eight with a narrow 1-0 victory against Uganda on Friday.

Mane netted the decisive goal after quarter of an hour, although the Liverpool forward was unable to add to his tally from the penalty spot later in the game.

Mane has taken it upon himself to step down from penalty duties in light of the past two matches, not wanting to jeopardise Senegal's chances of securing their first Africa Cup of Nations title.

He said: "It's a momentary withdrawal. I have missed penalties in both games and must admit that it is not a good ratio. I do not want to penalise my team and, at least for the time being, I'm going to stand aside for the penalties and let other teammates get on with it.

"When I return to my club, I will continue to work hard to improve on this aspect."