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Patrick Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal, replacing Pape Thiaw
The Senegalese Football Federation has announced the appointment of Patrick Vieira as the new national team coach.
On Tuesday, the Senegalese Football Federation officially appointed Patrick Vieira as the head coach of the Lions of Teranga, succeeding Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed following a disappointing performance at the 2026 World Cup.
Patrick Vieira, former captain of the French team and 1998 World Cup champion, had not coached since leaving Genoa last November.
His arrival comes at a challenging time, as Pape Thiaw was fired due to the Senegalese team's elimination against Belgium in the Round of 16 at the World Cup.
With this appointment, Vieira is tasked with revitalizing the national team and injecting new momentum following their setback at the World Cup.
Pape Thiaw's previous tenure was marked by criticism, particularly regarding his management of the squad and the team's sporting results.
According to sources, the former head coach is still claiming unpaid salaries and bonuses from the Federation, a dispute that could impact the transition within the team.