The president of Senegal’s soccer federation (FSF) was once “very sad” to look Africa Cup of Countries-winning educator Aliou Cisse let fall his function closing week following a directive from the rustic’s sports activities ministry.

Cisse, who led the West Africans to a primary ever Countries Cup (Afcon) identify in February 2022, was once shed nearest just about a decade in fee – with the FSF and sports activities ministry, which will pay the nationwide educator’s wage, at odds over the verdict.

Throughout his tenure, Senegal have been additionally runners-up on the 2019 Afcon and reached two Fifa International Cups, and the 48-year-old had no longer misplaced a aggressive fit, alternative than on consequences, because the get started of closing 12 months.

“Before he arrived we had never won a continental trophy,” FSF important Augustin Senghor advised BBC Recreation Africa.

“This was enormous for us. For this reason I think it was good to let him finish his job, because Senegal is in a phase of transition.

“He went as a result of a call by way of govt. We recognize it as a result of we recognize the authority.”

Although Cisse’s contract had expired in August, he stayed on for September’s opening 2025 Afcon qualifiers, picking up four points from two games, and was expecting to receive a 12-month extension to his deal.

“He was once shocked, however the message he gave was once that he didn’t wish to develop a troublesome disaster,” Senghor defined.

“He’s very dedicated to his nation. He stated: ‘President, I will be able to aid Senegalese soccer, as a result of I’m a son of this nation’.”