Captains Senegal at World Cup Debut
Aliou Cissé captains Senegal during their first World Cup appearance, a landmark victory over reigning champions France. His midfield leadership helps establish the team's discipline against elite opposition.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Aliou Cissé Biography and Timeline
Follow Aliou Cissé through 2 dated historical records for Senegal.
Aliou Cissé, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2003
Birmingham City Premier League Midfielder
Aliou Cissé becomes part of Birmingham City's Premier League squad after the 2002 World Cup. The Senegal captain adapts his combative midfield style to English league football.
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