Club World Cup 2025: Aliou Cissé among FIFA's technical experts!

Africa 11 June 2025 at 10:32

Mohamed Rek

News Editor

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially announced on its website the line-up of the technical study group for the 2025 Club World Cup, which will take place in the United States starting next Sunday.

This committee brings together a selection of the world's top coaches and technical experts, including renowned Senegalese coach Aliou Cissé.

The former captain of the 'Lions of Teranga' will serve under the supervision of Arsène Wenger, alongside such high-profile figures as:

• Argentinian Esteban Cambiasso
• Senegalese Aliou Cissé
• American Tobin Heath
• German Jürgen Klinsmann
• Spaniard Roberto Martínez
• Brazilian Gilberto Silva
• Swiss Pascal Zuberbühler (head of the group)
  

This team will be tasked with analyzing all 63 matches of the tournament to identify key tactical trends, as well as selecting the winners of individual awards and the fair play prize.

Aliou Cissé, a symbol of African excellence on the global football stage

Aliou Cissé's appointment to this prestigious committee highlights the international recognition of his career, notably after leading Senegal to the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations title and a historic run to the World Cup round of 16 that same year.

As the African representative within this group, Cissé brings an experienced and respected voice, reflecting the growing prominence of African football and FIFA's commitment to an inclusive, multicultural approach.

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