Official: Senegal Appoint Patrick Vieira as New Head Coach

Senegal have officially confirmed the appointment of former France international Patrick Vieira as their new head coach.

The position had been vacant since the Senegalese Football Federation parted ways with Pape Thiaw following the national team’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Senegal confirmed Vieira’s appointment on X, announcing that the former Arsenal midfielder will take charge of the senior national team. The federation added that details of his official unveiling and the next steps in the appointment process will be announced later.

Mr. Patrick Vieira is the new coach of Senegal's senior national team. The date of the official presentation and the next steps in his installation will be the subject of a subsequent announcement.

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