Sports News of Wednesday, 8 April 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSenegal coach Aliou Cissé has resigned from his role as head coach of Libya after a short stint with the team, announcing his departure on April 8, 2026, amid controversy. Reports indicate that the resignation stems from off-the-pitch issues that have caused unrest within the national team. Cissé took over the Libya national team job in March 2025, signing a contract until 2027 with the aim of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). However, due to the controversies, the coach, who famously led Senegal to their maiden AFCON title in 2021 (played in 2022) decided to step down. Cissé did not outline his next steps but expressed gratitude to the Libyan Football Federation, the fans, and those who supported him during his tenure.

Source: GhanaWeb April 08, 2026 18:20 UTC