The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) has confirmed that Mame Moussa Cissé will continue as head coach of the women’s national team, ending a period of uncertainty that had surrounded the position since late last year.
The decision brings closure to months of speculation after the governing body opened applications for the role in November 2025.
Despite that process, the federation has opted for continuity, retaining the current coach as Senegal prepare for the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The FSF ultimately reviewed its position and chose stability over change, largely influenced by Cissé’s performance record since taking charge of the team.
The coach from Thiès has guided the Senegal women’s national team to three consecutive qualifications for the Africa Cup of Nations.
During that run, Senegal have also reached the quarter-final stage twice, achievements that have strengthened his standing within the federation.
Officials are believed to have weighed these results heavily in deciding to keep him in charge, especially as the team continues to develop on the continental stage and aims to push further in upcoming tournaments.
However, while the head coach remains in place, the federation has confirmed structural changes within the technical staff.
The decision forms part of a broader reshuffle aimed at refreshing the team’s support system ahead of a key competitive cycle.
As part of the changes, Mame Moussa Cissé will no longer work alongside his long-serving assistant Soukeyna Cissé.
The federation has instead appointed Mbayang Thiam to the role.
Thiam joins the senior setup from her previous position as head coach of Senegal’s women’s under-20 national team.
Her promotion is expected to strengthen coordination between the youth and senior women’s structures, potentially creating a more streamlined development pathway for emerging players.
The FSF’s decision reflects a dual approach: maintaining leadership continuity at senior level while injecting new ideas into the coaching setup through internal promotion.
Attention will now turn to how the reshaped technical team prepares the squad for the upcoming WAFCON tournament, where Senegal will be aiming to improve on their recent performances and establish themselves as consistent contenders on the continental stage.
For Cissé, the renewed mandate represents both confidence from the federation and increased expectation, as Senegal look to convert steady progress into deeper runs in major competitions.
With preparations underway, the focus will be on whether the blend of continuity and new technical input can help Senegal take the next step in women’s football.
