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Patrick Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal national team

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:38 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Patrick Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal national team

Summary

Patrick Vieira has been named the new head coach of the Senegal national team, with his appointment announced on Tuesday. A native of Dakar, Vieira takes over amid ongoing discussions regarding the dismissal of Pape Thiaw. The Senegalese Football Federation has yet to detail the official unveiling or the length of Vieira's contract. His immediate focus will be leading Senegal in the upcoming qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, set to begin next month.

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Status Watch

•Patrick Vieira is the new head coach of the Senegal national team.
•Appointment announced on August 18, 2026.
•Vieira was born in Dakar, Senegal.
•Senegal aims to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
•Qualifying matches are scheduled to start in September.

Latest Updates

2:38 PMBBC Football — Vieira named new Senegal head coach
2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointment
1:18 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Patrick Vieira named Senegal manager

What they're saying

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Senegal have appointed France's 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach, the country's football federation announced Tuesday, succeeding Pape Thiaw who was dismissed after the World Cup.The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) president said at the time that toxicity had surrounded the team at the World Cup after Thiaw demanded a pay rise.
— Yahoo Sports

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The return to his roots is now official.Patrick Vieira, a native of Dakar, is the new head coach of the Senegal national team. The former France midfielder was appointed this Tuesday, even as the dism...
— Yahoo Sports