# Soccer: Senegal has appointed former France captain Patrick Vieira as its new men’s national team head coach. The 50-year-old, who was born in Dakar, replaces Pape Thiaw following Senegal’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Vieira previously managed clubs including Crystal Palace, Nice and Genoa. His first competitive assignment will be the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, beginning in September. Senegal has been drawn alongside Mozambique, Sudan and Ethiopia. Vieira says the appointment marks a major new chapter for the team.
Soccer: Patrick Vieira appointed as new Senegal men’s head coach