A page is turning in Senegalese Football. This Wednesday, the Senegalese Football Federation announced the departure of Aliou Cissé. Coach since 2015, the former defender has known everything with the Lions of Téranga. He especially experienced the grail during the 2022 African Cup of Nations, allowing the selection to win the first trophy in its history by defeating Egypt in the final. In recent months, Sadio Mané’s teammates have experienced more difficulties, with an elimination in the round of 16 of the last CAN against Ivory Coast.
The name of his successor not yet revealed
While Senegal must play two qualifying matches for the next CAN against Malawi, Aliou Cissé will no longer be on the bench. His contract was not extended by the Federation, which has still not revealed the name of his successor. With two meetings next week, time is running out for the Federation, which paid a nice tribute to Aliou Cissé: “From emblematic captain to legendary coach, you have written the most beautiful pages in the history of Senegalese football. Your patriotism, your sense of duty and sacrifice were a living reflection of our successes. Thank you for all coach Aliou Cissé. Thank you very much and good luck. »
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Senegal announced in a press release the departure of Aliou Cissé. Coach since 2015, he won the African Cup of Nations in 2022. He leaves his post just before the new international break.