Baghdad Bounedjah scored for the victors within three minutes and despite Senegal’s best efforts, the Lions of Teranga were unable to pull themselves back into the match after a penalty decision was overturned against them by VAR.
Kouyate played in every match of the tournament at centre-back, keeping five clean sheets from seven clashes.
The Palace No.8 also captained his country in every minute that he played, starting his tournament in their first match against Tanzania as a 23rd-minute substitute.