Ex-Senegal head coach Aliou Cissé is set to return to coaching since leaving the Lions of Teranga. He has agreed to take over the Libyan national team, known as the Mediterranean Knights.
A formal declaration is anticipated in the next few days, affirming Cissé’s selection as head coach in readiness for Libya’s efforts in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cissé will sign a two-year contract with the Libyan Football Federation, with an option for one more year if the team qualifies for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He is expected to arrive in Libya on March 5 to finalize the agreement.
His main goal will be to help Libya qualify for the 2026 World Cup and the 2027 AFCON. Currently, Libya is in second place in Group D with 7 points, tied with Cape Verde and just one point behind the group leader, Cameroon.
