Aliou Cissé appointed coach of Angola

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Angola

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Aliou Cissé was appointed coach of Angola on April 9, 2026, just two days after leaving his position with Libya. The 2021 African champion, who led Senegal to its first continental title, aims to qualify Angola for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Cissé will need to quickly adapt to a rebuilding team seeking to regain its status among the top African nations.

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