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Aliou Cissé was dismissed from his job as Senegal coach after the team's round
of 16 exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and their underwhelming performance
during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Aliou Cissé was born in Ziguinchor, a town in the South-Western region of Senegal. His family emigrated to France when he was just nine years old, setting the stage for his future football career in Europe.
Professional Debut and Early Career
1998-2002
Cissé began his professional career at Lille before joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where he played 43 matches. He later moved to the Premier League, featuring for Birmingham City and Portsmouth.
2002 World Cup and AFCON Final
2002
Cissé captained the Senegal national team at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, leading them to a historic 1-0 victory over reigning world champions France and reaching the quarterfinals. He also captained the team to the 2002 African Cup of Nations final, where they lost to Cameroon on penalties.
Later Playing Career
2006-2009
Cissé returned to France, playing for Sedan FC and later ending his career at Ligue 2’s Nîmes in 2009.
Coaching Career Begins
2012-2013
After retiring as a player, Cissé enrolled in coaching classes and became the assistant coach of the Senegal Olympic team. He later led the Senegal youth team in the 2013 Francophonie Games.
Appointment as Senegal National Team Manager
March 2015
Cissé was appointed as the manager of the Senegal national team, replacing Frenchman Alain Giress. This marked a significant milestone in his coaching career, as he became the fans' choice to lead the team.
2018 FIFA World Cup
2018
Cissé led Senegal to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where they were eliminated in the group stage due to fair play tiebreaker rules.
2019 Africa Cup of Nations
2019
Cissé coached Senegal to the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where they lost 1-0 to Algeria.
2021 Africa Cup of Nations Victory
2022
Cissé achieved a historic victory by leading Senegal to their first-ever AFCON title, defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the final.
2022 FIFA World Cup
2022
Cissé led Senegal to the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, marking their first appearance in the knockout stage since 2002.
End of Tenure as Senegal National Team Coach
October 2, 2024
The Senegal Football Federation announced that Cissé's contract would not be extended, bringing an end to his nearly decade-long tenure as the head coach of the Senegal national team.
Brief
Known For
Captaining the Senegal team which reached the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations Final and being the first Senegal manager to win the tournament in 2022 after reaching the final in 2019.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 24 March 1976.
Born Place: Ziguinchor, Senegal.
Career
Current occupation: Former manager of the Senegal national team.
Past occupations: Professional football player, assistant coach of the under-23 side.
Previous Place of Work: Senegal national team, Paris Saint-Germain, Birmingham City, Portsmouth, Sedan, Nîmes.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winner, 2019 Africa Cup of Nations runner-up.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Aliou Cissé Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Aliou Cissé.
Aliou Cissé was dismissed from his job as Senegal coach after the team's round
of 16 exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and their underwhelming performance
during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Aliou Cissé was born in Ziguinchor, a town in the South-Western region of Senegal. His family emigrated to France when he was just nine years old, setting the stage for his future football career in Europe.
Professional Debut and Early Career
1998-2002
Cissé began his professional career at Lille before joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where he played 43 matches. He later moved to the Premier League, featuring for Birmingham City and Portsmouth.
2002 World Cup and AFCON Final
2002
Cissé captained the Senegal national team at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, leading them to a historic 1-0 victory over reigning world champions France and reaching the quarterfinals. He also captained the team to the 2002 African Cup of Nations final, where they lost to Cameroon on penalties.
Later Playing Career
2006-2009
Cissé returned to France, playing for Sedan FC and later ending his career at Ligue 2’s Nîmes in 2009.
Coaching Career Begins
2012-2013
After retiring as a player, Cissé enrolled in coaching classes and became the assistant coach of the Senegal Olympic team. He later led the Senegal youth team in the 2013 Francophonie Games.
Appointment as Senegal National Team Manager
March 2015
Cissé was appointed as the manager of the Senegal national team, replacing Frenchman Alain Giress. This marked a significant milestone in his coaching career, as he became the fans' choice to lead the team.
2018 FIFA World Cup
2018
Cissé led Senegal to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where they were eliminated in the group stage due to fair play tiebreaker rules.
2019 Africa Cup of Nations
2019
Cissé coached Senegal to the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where they lost 1-0 to Algeria.
2021 Africa Cup of Nations Victory
2022
Cissé achieved a historic victory by leading Senegal to their first-ever AFCON title, defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the final.
2022 FIFA World Cup
2022
Cissé led Senegal to the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, marking their first appearance in the knockout stage since 2002.
End of Tenure as Senegal National Team Coach
October 2, 2024
The Senegal Football Federation announced that Cissé's contract would not be extended, bringing an end to his nearly decade-long tenure as the head coach of the Senegal national team.
Brief
Known For
Captaining the Senegal team which reached the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations Final and being the first Senegal manager to win the tournament in 2022 after reaching the final in 2019.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 24 March 1976.
Born Place: Ziguinchor, Senegal.
Career
Current occupation: Former manager of the Senegal national team.
Past occupations: Professional football player, assistant coach of the under-23 side.
Previous Place of Work: Senegal national team, Paris Saint-Germain, Birmingham City, Portsmouth, Sedan, Nîmes.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winner, 2019 Africa Cup of Nations runner-up.
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