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France and Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira appointed new Senegal head coach

2 sources·Updated August 18, 2026

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Guardian Sport·1h ago
Patrick Vieira appointed as head coach of Senegal, the country of his birth
Former Arsenal captain succeeds Pape Thiaw Senegal reached last 32 of this summer’s World Cup Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the head coach of Senegal. The Senegal-born former Arsenal captain has been out of work since leaving his post as manager of the Serie A side Genoa…
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