France's Vieira Appointed Head Coach of Senegal National Football Team
- On Tuesday, the Senegalese Football Federation appointed former France midfielder Patrick Vieira as head coach of Senegal. Born in Dakar, the 50-year-old takes charge of a national team for the first time.
- Vieira replaces Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed following Senegal's Round of 32 exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thiaw faced criticism after his side's 3-2 defeat by Belgium confirmed their elimination.
- Describing the appointment as a "strategic move," the FSF aims to establish a high-level technical set-up. Vieira brings experience from Major League Soccer, the English Premier League, France, and Italy.
- The Lions of Teranga are appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a ruling awarding their 2025 AFCON title to Morocco. Vieira's first matches occur during the September 21 international window.
- Senegal will face Mozambique, Sudan, and Ethiopia in upcoming AFCON Qualifiers during the September 21 to October 6, 2026 window. The Confederation of African Football has yet to release the group schedule.
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Patrick Vieira is the new Senegal coach. The former midfielder of the Bleus, born in Dakar but moved to France at the age of 8, and former Genoa coach comes to replace the former ct Pape Thiaw, exempted after the turbulence of the World Championships this summer. (ANSA)
Patrick Vieira appointed new Senegal Coach as Teranga Lions begin new era
The appointment was confirmed by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), which announced that the former France international will take charge of the national team The post Patrick Vieira appointed new Senegal Coach as Teranga Lions begin new era appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
French football legend Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal national football team. He succeeds Pape Thiau, who was dismissed due to poor results at the CONCACAF World Cup, marking Vieira's first challenge as a national team manager. He returns to lead his hometown team in Senegal just nine months after his tenure as manager of Genoa.
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