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Senegal appoints ex-Arsenal captain, Patrick Vieira as new head coach amid legal battle with Pape Thiaw
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
Former France international and World Cup winner Patrick Vieira has been appointed the new head coach of Senegal, making this his first job as a national team coach.
Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal’s new head coach, taking charge with immediate effect as the Teranga Lions prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The former France and Arsenal midfielder replaces Pape Thiaw, who left after Senegal’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
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