Vieira named new Senegal head coach
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.
Patrick Vieira, the former Arsenal and France captain, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal national team. The 50-year-old replaces Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed following Senegal's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Vieira, born in Senegal's capital Dakar, will now lead the country that he considers his home.
He will manage the Teranga Lions, who will face their first matches in qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) next month. His appointment is seen as a strong move to enhance the country's high-level technical staff and align with Senegal's sporting ambitions. Details of Vieira's contract and his starting date in the role are still being finalized.
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