Aliou Cissé, the big worry

Published: January 20, 2024

By: Manu Tournoux

Victim of illness on Friday evening, after Senegal’s victory against Cameroon, Aliou Cissé was admitted to hospital.

A few hours after the qualification of the Lions of the country of Teranga for the round of 16 of the CAN, Aliou Cissé was admitted to Yamoussoukro hospital. According to information from Canal + Sport Africa, the Senegal coach felt unwell around 10 p.m. He spent the night from Friday to Saturday under observation.

🚨Senegal Alert 🚨

Aliou Cissé was admitted to the emergency room last night around 10 p.m. following discomfort after the match.

After more than 18 hours, he is still hospitalized for additional examinations. @cplussportafr

— Lee-Roy Kabeya (@LRKabeya) January 20, 2024

The former Sedan and Paris Saint-Germain player is said to be doing better and should be released from hospital quickly. Part of the Senegalese delegation is on site to monitor the state of health of the 47-year-old technician.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.