Mame Moussa Cissé, the head coach of Senegal's women's national football team, announced his resignation on August 4, 2026, following the team's elimination from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The announcement came shortly after the Lionnes' exit from the tournament, which is currently underway in Morocco.
Cissé, who had been in charge for nearly a decade, expressed his emotional farewell in a statement, saying, "I gave everything I had." Under his leadership, Senegal qualified for two WAFCON tournaments and reached the round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, a historic achievement for the nation.
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has not yet named a successor. Cissé's departure marks the end of an era for the Lionnes, who have seen significant growth in women's football in Senegal during his tenure.
Details of the exact match that led to elimination were not immediately available, but the team's performance in the group stage was not enough to advance to the knockout rounds.
