The suspense is over: Patrick Vieira will be officially presented as Senegal’s new head coach on Friday in Dakar

Appointed in August to succeed Pape Thiaw, the former French international was still awaiting the official signing of his contract.

This marks the end of a month-long wait. Appointed on 18 August by the Senegalese Football Federation, Patrick Vieira will soon be officially unveiled as the new manager of the Lions of Teranga.

This will take place on 18 September during a press conference at the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium. On this occasion, Patrick Vieira will announce the squad list for the upcoming international break.

“The Senegalese Football Federation informs the media, the sporting public and national and international audiences that the official presentation ceremony for Mr Patrick Vieira, the new head coach of the Senior National Team, will take place on Friday 18 September 2026 at 10.30 am GMT, in the press conference room at the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium in Dakar. ”

Patrick Vieira has signed a four-year contract with the Senegalese national team. According to reports, he will arrive with his own coaching staff, which will be supplemented by several local coaches.