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Aliou Cissé Steps Down as Libya National Team Coach

The former Senegal boss leaves after roughly a year in charge, with no reason given for the decision.

Overview

  • Aliou Cissé, who announced Wednesday on Instagram, said March's national-team camp was his last with Libya.
  • He thanked staff, players and supporters in the post and said he was proud of the work and results.
  • Cissé had taken the job in March 2025 and led ten matches, including March friendlies that ended 0-0 with Niger and 2-2 with Liberia.
  • Libyan results under him did not yield a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, according to Foot Mercato.
  • The 50-year-old returns to the market after a decorated stint with Senegal that included winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and qualifying for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.