Cisse named Angola coach 24 hours after leaving Libya role
Aliou Cisse was hired Thursday by the Angolan football federation as the new head coach of the national team. Alves Simoes, president of the Angolan Football Federation, said at a ceremony to unveil Cisse in the capital Luanda, "Today is a day of renewal, a day on which we rekindle hope and reaffirm with conviction our ambition for the future of national football."
Cisse, who is 50-years-old, signed a four-year contract. Cisse stepped down as Libya coach on Wednesday after just 10 matches in charge. Cisse was head coach of Senegal for almost 10 years from 2015 until 2024, leading them to their first ever Africa Cup of Nations title in 2021. Angola topped their qualifying group to reach the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, but their finals campaign ended in disappointment. They finished third in Group B behind Egypt and South Africa, collecting just two points.
Simoes said the appointment was a vision for long-term development and sustained success in Angolan football. He also said, "It symbolises our firm commitment to competence, innovation and the ability to build a team that brings pride to our country."
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Aliou Cisse, the former coach of Libya and Senegalese Africa Cup of Nations winner, is making headlines in Angola. The Angolan football federation has made a move that signals a new chapter for the national team - but what does this mean for the future?
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