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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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Former French national team captain Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar, was appointed manager of Senegal on Tuesday, August 18. The former midfielder will face a major challenge in his first position as coach of a national football team.
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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French legend Patrick Vieira has a new job. The 50-year-old will be the national team captain for Senegal. "Welcome," the national team writes on X.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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