Senegal parts ways with national football team coach Cisse

DAKAR, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced on Wednesday that Aliou Cisse will not have his contract renewed as head coach of the national football team, concluding his nine-year tenure in the role.

The decision follows a directive from Senegal's Minister of Youth, Sports, and Culture, Khady Diene Gaye.

In a statement, the FSF revealed it had received a confidential letter