Saturday, April 11th 2026

Aliou Cissé Steps Down as Libya Coach After Brief Spell in Charge


Aliou Cissé Steps Down as Libya Coach After Brief Spell in Charge
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Former Aliou Cissé has officially brought his tenure as head coach of the Libyan national team to an end, following a short stint that concluded with two friendly matches played in March.

Cissé confirmed his departure after Libya recorded back-to-back draws in international friendlies against Niger and Liberia, marking his final games in charge of the team. Reflecting on his time with the squad, he described the experience as both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful.

The Senegalese coach is widely regarded for his successful spell with Senegal national football team, where he served as head coach for nearly a decade between 2015 and 2024. During that period, he guided the team to a historic triumph at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, securing Senegal’s first-ever continental title after finishing as runners-up in 2019.

His time with Libya, however, was relatively brief and came during a challenging period for the team. The North African side failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finishing third in their qualifying group behind Cameroon national football team and Cape Verde national football team.

Cissé’s departure signals another transition phase for Libyan football as the federation looks ahead to rebuilding and improving performance in future competitions.

 

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