Lybasse Diop

Lybasse Diop is a Senegalese former professional footballer.

Lybasse Diop
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Foyer France Sénégal
Bordeaux
Managerial career
1963–1965 Senegal
Foyer France Sénégal
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Diop began his career in his native Senegal, representing Foyer France Sénégal.[1] Diop later managed Senegal alongside Habib Bâ during the mid-1960s.[2]

Diop played for Bordeaux in the 1970s, becoming the first Senegalese player in Ligue 1.[3] After injury cut his time at Bordeaux short, Diop returned to Senegal to manage Foyer France Sénégal.[4]

Personal life

His grandson Issa Diop is also a footballer.[3]

References
  1. "Coupe d'Afrique Occidentale Française". RSSSF. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  2. "African Nations Cup 1965". RSSSF. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  3. "Graine de Pitchouns – Issa Diop". Toulouse FC. 26 June 2015. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  4. "Le Sénégal et la CAN : pourquoi cela ne marche pas depuis 1965 ?" (in French). Senego. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
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