The 28-year-old started in goal for the Cheetahs in a historic clash at the Estadio Monumental which saw talisman Messi play in his final match for his national team.
Dandjinou conceded three times in the second half, with Nicolas Otamendi opening the scoring in the 48th minute while Nico Paz added a second on the hour mark before Messi converted emphatically from the spot in the 71st minute.
“In that moment, he was the only one I was facing. I wish it was not a penalty," said the Benin goalkeeper exclusively to FARPost.
"Taking his last penalty, he played to my left. The last penalty at the World Cup he missed it, so for me I thought he was going to change [his target]."
"But he didn't change. He went for the top corner with power because, in the game, I think I stopped him too much. I told myself I won't give him the game. So, he made sure that he took a very good penalty."
He will turn his attention to the Betway Premiership, where his club side United will travel to face Chippa United in a lower table encounter at the Buffalo City Stadium next Saturday.
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes careful player management will be crucial as the Soweto giants prepare for a demanding season that could see them feature in close to 60 matches.
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has been handed a three-match suspension by FIFA following his criticism of the refereeing after the Pharaohs' World Cup elimination against Argentina.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz remains convinced that his side can turn their CAF Confederation Cup campaign around despite suffering a narrow defeat to Red Arrows.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso wants his side to show aggression and attacking intent against Wiliete SC in the decisive second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie on Friday.
