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Barely four months into his role as head coach of the Libyan national team, Aliou Cissé is reportedly considering resignation amidst a growing financial crisis, with claims that he and his assistant have gone unpaid since taking charge. Appointed in March with a record salary of approximately €76,000 per month—making him the second‑highest‑paid national team […]
Aliou Cissé is reportedly considering walking away from his role as head coach of Libya’s national team, just four months into his appointment, due to a serious financial dispute with the Libyan Football Federation. The 49-year-old Senegalese coach, who took charge of the Mediterranean Knights in March following a successful nine-year tenure with Senegal, has […]
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Aliou Cissé, the former head coach of Senegal’s national football team, has been appointed by FIFA to join its Technical Study Group (TSG) for the upcoming 2025 Club World Cup in the United States. The appointment, confirmed on Wednesday, places Cissé alongside a panel of prominent football minds tasked with analysing the tournament’s tactical and […]
Aliou Cissé’s tenure as Libya’s head coach began in frustrating fashion as his side conceded a stoppage-time equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Angola in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The match, held at the Martyrs Stadium in Benghazi on Thursday, saw Libya take the lead in the closing stages, only to be denied victory […]
Aliou Cissé has officially begun his tenure as Libya’s head coach, leading his first training session as he prepares the national team for the crucial next rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Senegalese tactician wasted no time in setting the tone for his tenure, overseeing an intense session aimed at instilling his tactical […]
Newly appointed Libya coach Aliou Cissé has vowed to restore the country’s footballing reputation while laying out his expectations for success. Libya has endured a prolonged absence from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), having last qualified in 2012. Determined to end this 12-year drought, the nation has turned to Cissé, who famously guided Senegal […]
Aliou Cissé has officially addressed the media following his appointment as head coach of the Libyan national football team, making it clear that his decision was driven by ambition rather than financial incentives. A warm welcome to Libya Speaking at a press conference on Thursday evening, Cissé expressed gratitude to the Libyan people and […]
Aliou Cissé has unveiled his first squad as head coach of the Libyan national team, just a day after his appointment was officially confirmed. The former Senegal boss, who led the Teranga Lions to Africa Cup of Nations glory in 2022, has now taken charge of the Knights of the Mediterranean. His first task will […]
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Aliou Cissé, newly appointed as Libya’s head coach, is reportedly set to bring in fellow Senegalese coach Youssoupha Dabo as part of his backroom staff. Dabo, who is currently in charge of AS Vita Club in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is expected to join the Mediterranean Knights’ setup, according to reports from Dsports. A […]
Aliou Cissé will become the second highest paid coach in Africa when he is unveiled as the new head coach of the Libya senior national team. The former Senegal coach is embarking on a new chapter in his managerial career as he prepares to take charge of the Libyan national team. The former Senegal coach, […]
