Patrick Vieira Appointed New Head Coach of Senegal Men's National Football Team
Summary
Patrick Vieira has been appointed head coach of Senegal’s men’s national football team, replacing Pape Thiaw after Senegal’s early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The appointment comes as Senegal prepares for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, while the team continues to appeal a controversial CAF ruling over the 2025 AFCON final.
Key Points
- Patrick Vieira has been named head coach of Senegal’s men’s national football team, replacing Pape Thiaw.
- The Senegalese Football Federation says the move is aimed at strengthening the technical team and supporting national sporting ambitions.
- Vieira previously coached Genoa, Crystal Palace, Nice, New York City and Strasbourg after retiring from playing in 2011.
- Senegal is still appealing CAF’s ruling on the controversial 2025 AFCON final, with a CAS hearing set for October 8.
