Senegalese Football Association agreed to extend Aliou Cisse’s contract. The former defender will be in charge of the Teranga Lions for two more years – and some hefty goals for the legendary footballer.Cisse, who captained Senegal at the 2002 World Cup, became the national team’s coach in 2015 and this is the second time his contract has been renewed. He will be in charge of the team until the end of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Que pensez-vous de la liste de d’Aliou Cissé ? 🤔#Kebetu #Senegal #FootSenegal✍️ @numerikomgroup pic.twitter.com/J7g6B2sZwF— footsenegal.com (@footsenegal_com) October 1, 2021 Negotiations lasted around three weeks and ended on a positive note as Senegalese Football Association leaders agreed to increase Cisse’s wages to $600,000 over the two years. Cisse’s set goals are to qualify for the World Cup and to win the next AFCON. It’s a big ask, but Senegal finally look like one of the main contenders to finally win Africa’s most precious title. They have got some in-form players in their prime. Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr, Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gana Gueye are having a strong start to the season. Cisse called up Marseille’s Bamba Dieng and Bayern’s Bouna Sarr to join up with Nampalys Mendy and Abdou Diallo, who made their debuts in March.The Teranga Lions kicked off World Cup qualification with a home victory over Togo and a 3-1 win away at Congo-Brazzaville and could make it four out of four after their double header against Namibia.08 October, 21.45: (1.75) Russia (3.60) Slovakia (5.60)Here is the Senegal team as announced by Aliou Cisse: Edouard Mendy, Alfred Gomis, Seny Dieng, Moustapha Name, Bamba Dieng, Ibrahima Mbaye, Abdou Diallo, Pape Abou Cissé, Kalidou Koulibaly, Cheikhou Kouyaté, Fodé Ballo Touré, Saliou Ciss, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Mamadou Loum Ndiaye, Keita Baldé, Krépin Diatta, Nampalys Mendy, Pape Matar Sarr, Bouna Sarr, Ismaila Sarr, Famara Diédhiou, Boulaye Dia, Habib Diallo, Sadio Mané, Abdoulaye Seck.
