- Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal national football team, returning to management after leaving Serie A club Genoa last November.
- The 50-year-old succeeds Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed following a disappointing World Cup campaign in which Senegal lost three of their four matches, concluding with a round-of-32 exit against Belgium.
- Born in Senegal, Vieira brings a wealth of elite footballing experience, having won three Premier League titles with Arsenal and both the World Cup and European Championship as a player with France.
- The Senegalese Football Federation announced the news on social media, confirming that details regarding Vieira's official presentation and immediate plans will be communicated in due course.
- Vieira assumes control during a turbulent period following the overturning of Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations title win by Caf due to a pitch walk-off protest, with an appeal hearing scheduled at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in October.
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