Senegal hires Patrick Vieira as coach to replace fired Pape Thiaw
Senegal has appointed Patrick Vieira as their new coach, replacing Pape Thiaw who was fired after the team was eliminated from the World Cup round of 32. Vieira, a 50-year-old French former footballer and coach, is set to begin his tenure with the African nation without disclosing the details of his contract length. The 45-year-old Thiaw had been in charge of Senegal since 2024, leading the team to a controversially won continental title in Morocco before it was later overturned by the Confederation of African Football.
Senegal's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on the title issue is scheduled for October 8.
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