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  "title": "Senegal names Patrick Vieira as national team head coach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/senegal-names-patrick-vieira-as-national-team-head-coach",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T15:44:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
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    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/senegal-names-patrick-vieira-as-national-team-head-coach/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senegal has appointed Patrick Vieira as the new head coach of the national male team. The 50-year-old former footballer replaces Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed in July after a disappointing World Cup performance. Senegal, who reached the round of 32 as third-placed and lost 3-2 to Belgium in extra time, opted to let Thiaw go. The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) unanimously selected Vieira during a meeting on Monday. The federation emphasized its commitment to providing a high-caliber technical crew as they prepare for the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, where they are still favorites to win if they make it. Vieira, who has been unemployed since November, will lead Senegal in Group J of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, which includes matches against Mozambique, Sudan, and Ethiopia.",
  "summary": "Senegal have announced the appointment of Patrick Vieira as the new head coach of its male national team. The appointment of Vieira was announced by the Senegal Football Federation on Tuesday. The 50-year-old coach replaces Pape Thiaw who was sacked in July following the country’s below-par performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Senegal managed […]",
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        "title": "Patrick Vieira appointed new Senegal Coach as Teranga Lions begin new era",
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