Tunisia boss Alain Giresse has wished Aliou Cisse well after the Senegal head coach guided his nation to their second Africa Cup of Nations final.
The Eagles of Carthage were defeated 1-0 by the Teranga Lions after a Dylan Bronn own goal in the first-half of extra time saw the West Africans through.
Giresse, who enjoys a ‘great friendship’ with Cisse, was effusive in his praise of the tactician for guiding his side to their first Afcon final since 2002.
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“I and Aliou enjoy a great friendship, he’s managed to create an excellent team with a fantastic generation of players for Senegal,” Giresse said at his post-match press conference.