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‘Maybe this year will be the one', says Senegal coach

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse captained his country to the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations final [AFP]

Senegal boss Aliou Cisse said the surprise exit of hosts Egypt and Morocco and the elimination of defending champions Cameroon has fuelled hopes of a first Africa Cup of Nations title.

Cisse was captain of the team that reached 2002 final, losing to Cameroon on penalties, and is now coach of a strong side featuring Liverpool star Sadio Mane and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

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