Vieira named new Senegal head coach
Patrick Vieira, the former Arsenal and France captain, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team. The 50-year-old replaces Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed after Senegal's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Vieira, born in Senegal's capital Dakar, will now manage the country he calls home. He previously managed Genoa in Italy, leading them to safety in Serie A. Vieira's first matches in charge of the Teranga Lions are set to begin next month, in qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
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