The Libyan Football Federation has appointed Aliou Cisse as the new head coach of the national team. Cisse, a distinguished coach who led Senegal to an AFCON victory, will manage Libya until 2027. He replaces Nasser Al-Hadhiri, with a media presentation set for March 13. Libya is second in their World Cup qualifying group but did not qualify for the upcoming AFCON in Morocco.
The Libyan Football Federation has announced the appointment of Aliou Cisse as the new head coach of the national football team. This announcement was officially made in a statement posted on their Facebook page. Cisse, who led Senegal to victory in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, will manage the Libyan team until 2027.
Cisse is highly regarded as one of Africa’s foremost coaches, and the federation welcomed him with the declaration, “We welcome the best coach in Africa.” Specifics regarding the terms and value of his contract were not disclosed. He will succeed Nasser Al-Hadhiri, who was appointed in September 2024.
The federation has scheduled a media presentation for Cisse on March 13 in Tripoli to mark the start of his tenure. Although Libya did not qualify for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, they currently hold second place in their World Cup qualifying group and have a match against Angola scheduled for later this month.
The Libyan Football Federation’s appointment of Aliou Cisse as head coach marks a strategic move as the team prepares for future competitions, particularly with the World Cup qualifiers. Cisse’s previous success with Senegal bolsters expectations for Libya’s upcoming matches, despite their absence from the AFCON this winter. His formal introduction to the media is anticipated to generate further excitement ahead of his tenure.
Original Source: www.arabnews.com
