Patrick Vieira is appointed head coach of Senegal’s men’s national team, taking over from Pape Thiaw. Multiple outlets report the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) confirms the decision and that Vieira—born in Dakar and a former France international—will lead the “Teranga Lions.” The change follows Senegal’s exit from the World Cup at the round of 32, after which Thiaw is dismissed.
Sources also describe Vieira’s return to national-team management and outline his immediate planning. Several outlets say he begins work next month as Senegal looks ahead to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Others frame the move as part of a rebuilding cycle, with the FSF describing the appointment as strategic for establishing a higher-level technical structure. BBC Sport adds a different angle, saying questions remain around the deal due to off-field uncertainties within Senegal’s federation.
