Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointment
The appointment of Vieira, who grew up in France starting at age eight, was ratified Monday, the FSF said.
Senegal's football federation has announced the appointment of Patrick Vieira as the country's new head coach, following the dismissal of previous boss Pape Thiaw. Born in Senegal, Vieira is a 45-year-old former international player who was part of the 1998 World Cup-winning French team. His main role will be to rejuvenate the Senegalese team after their disappointing 32nd-round exit to Belgium in the World Cup.
Thiaw was sacked two weeks after the loss to Belgium due to "toxicity" surrounding the team and a pay dispute. Vieira, who previously managed Nice and Crystal Palace in France and England, will officially be introduced as the new head coach at a later date.
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