Senegal part company with Afcon-winning coach Cisse

Senegal have parted ways with their head coach, Aliou Cisse, just months after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) for the first time in their history.

Cisse, who was a former captain of the Senegalese national team, had been in charge of the Lions of Teranga since 2015.

During his tenure, Cisse guided Senegal to the final of the 2019 Afcon, where they were defeated by Algeria. However, he redeemed himself in the 2021 edition by leading Senegal to victory against Egypt in the final.

The decision to part ways with Cisse comes as a surprise to many, given his success in the recent Afcon tournament.

It is rumored that there were issues between Cisse and the Senegalese Football Federation, which led to his departure.

Despite his exit, Cisse remains a popular figure in Senegalese football and is considered a national hero for his achievements as both a player and coach.

The search for a new head coach is now underway, with the Senegalese Football Federation looking for a candidate who can build on Cisse’s success and continue to lead the team to greater heights.

Senegal will be hoping to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar next year, and will be looking for a coach who can help them achieve that goal.

Cisse’s departure marks the end of an era for Senegalese football, but the team will be looking to the future with optimism as they seek to build on their recent success in the Afcon tournament.