November 20 – The president of Senegal’s soccer federation says he didn’t need Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse to depart his position final month on the directions of the nation’s sports activities ministry.
Cisse, who led Senegal to their first ever Afcon title in 2022, was let go after practically a decade in cost – with the FSF and sports activities ministry at odds over the choice which seems to fly within the face of FIFA guidelines regarding authorities interference.
Throughout his tenure, Senegal had been additionally runners-up on the 2019 Afcon and reached two World Cups, and the 48-year-old had not misplaced a aggressive match, apart from on penalties, because the begin of final 12 months.
“Earlier than he arrived we had by no means gained a continental trophy,” FSF chief Augustin Senghor advised the BBC. “This was huge for us. For that reason I feel it was good to let him end his job, as a result of Senegal is in a section of transition.
“He went due to a call by authorities. We respect it as a result of we respect the authority.”
Though Cisse’s contract had expired in August, he stayed on for September’s opening 2025 Afcon qualifiers, choosing up 4 factors from two video games.
Senghor had wished Cisse to complete the present Afcon qualifying marketing campaign. “We expect it could have been higher if he stayed for yet another 12 months to finalise the transition and depart with honour.”
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