Libya: Aliou Cissé announces his departure from the national team

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: Libya

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Libya: Aliou Cissé announces his departure from the national team

Aliou Cissé officially announced the end of his tenure as the head coach of the Libyan national team through an Instagram message. Having been in the position since March 2025, Cissé concludes his journey with the Mediterranean Knights after weeks of uncertainty regarding his future. His departure comes due to salary arrears.

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