Patrick Vieira takes charge of Senegal after World Cup disappointment
Senegal have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new head coach, turning to the Dakar-born France legend to rebuild the national team after a disappointing World Cup campaign and the dismissal of Pape Thiaw.
For Vieira, the challenge is both personal and sporting: the Dakar-born former World Cup winner now returns to his country of birth to lead Senegal into a new era.
The 50-year-old replaces Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed after Senegal's World Cup campaign ended in a dramatic 3-2 extra-time defeat to Belgium in the round of 32.
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