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Aliou Cissé - Senegalese and French association football player and coach (born 1976)

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Aliou Cissé is a renowned Senegalese professional football coach and former player who has left an indelible mark on African football. Born on March 24, 1976, Cissé's journey from a young player to becoming the manager of the Senegal national team is filled with significant milestones and achievements. Here is a timeline of his life and career, highlighting key events and periods that have shaped his legacy.
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Birth
March 24, 1976
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.

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