Aliou Cissé is to sign a contract with Libya with a record salary. The former Senegal coach will lead the national team for two years, with an option to extend in the event of qualification for the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
The Libyan federation has pulled out all the stops to attract Aliou Cissé, with a salary of €76,000 per month (around 49.4 million FCFA).
This makes him the second-highest paid coach in Africa, just behind Vladimir Petkovic, who earns €135,000 at the helm of Algeria.
Aliou Cissé won’t be limiting himself to the first team. His contract also includes supervision of the youth and junior teams. He will therefore have a strategic role in the development of Libyan soccer.
His experience with Senegal will be a major asset for Libya, which is seeking to restructure and return to a competitive level on the African stage.ù
Aliou Cissé is expected in Benghazi on March 5 for the official signing of his contract. Libyan fans are hoping that his experience and rigor will transform their national team.
The man responsible for Senegal’s triumph at the 2021 African Cup of Nations will have to revitalize a team that is struggling to establish itself on the continental stage. His main challenge will be to create a winning momentum and install effective tactical discipline within the squad.
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