Patrick Vieira named Senegal national team coach

Former Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has been named head coach of Senegal, taking over after Pape Bouna Thiaw was dismissed following the team’s exit from the 2023 World Cup. Vieira, 50, has previously managed clubs such as New York City, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg and Genoa, and is a former France international. This marks his first role with a national side. He was fired by Genoa in November last year and had been unemployed until the Senegalese Football Federation announced the appointment on Tuesday. Senegal were eliminated in the round of 16 by Norway, prompting the change in leadership. mchezo.co.za