After Senegal's 3-1 victory over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations, coach Aliou Cissé experienced health issues and was hospitalized in Yamoussoukro. The 47-year-old, who has been the team's coach since 2015, spoke to reporters without showing any signs of illness during the post-game news conference. Senegal's team spokesperson, Kara Thioune, assured that Cissé is now doing well, and he is expected to be released on Saturday after an overnight stay for observation.
Despite Cissé's health incident, Senegal, the defending champions, secured a spot in the last 16 with their second consecutive win in Group C. The team is set to face Guinea in its final group game in Yamoussoukro on Tuesday.
Cissé, who led Senegal to victory in the last Cup of Nations two years ago, has been at the helm since 2015, also coaching the team in the last two World Cup finals. His dedication to the team has been evident, and his health is now a priority as he recovers from this unexpected episode.
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