Aliou Cissé

Aliou Cissé is a football coach who recently made headlines due to changes in his managerial positions. He previously coached the national team of Senegal. In March 2025, he took over as the coach of Libya's national team, known as the 'Knights of the Mediterranean.' However, his tenure with Libya ended after just over a year. Almost immediately after his departure from Libya was announced on April 8, 2026, it was revealed on April 9, 2026, that Cissé has been appointed as the new coach of Angola's national football team, the 'Palancas Negras.' He succeeds Patrice Beaumelle. His primary task is to improve the team's performance in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers in 2027. This rapid transition highlights Cissé's continued presence and demand within African football management.