The Senegal women's national team has a new coach. Alioune Abatalib takes over the team, succeeding Mame Moussa Cissé. This was reported by Senegalese media on Wednesday.
Senegal has been without a coach since the conclusion of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. After nearly ten years at the helm of the Lionesses, Mame Moussa Cissé stepped down following the team's elimination in the tournament in Morocco. A new chapter begins with a revamped coaching staff. The federation has decided to entrust this role to Alioune Abatalib.
This coach has a strong understanding of women's football in Senegal. A former coach of several clubs at the national level, Alioune Abatalib led the Senegal U20 women's national team, where he came close to qualifying for the World Cup.
His experience and background with youth teams should be the main assets of the new coach.
