Patrick Vieira appointed as head coach of Senegal, the country of his birth

<ul><li><p>Former Arsenal captain succeeds Pape Thiaw</p></li><li><p>Senegal reached last 32 of this summer’s World Cup</p></li></ul><p>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 last November and replaces Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed after Senegal’s defeat by Belgium in the last 32 at this summer’s World Cup.</p><p>“Mr Patrick Vieira is the new coach of the Senegalese national A team,” read a statement. “The date of the official presentation and the next steps in its installation will be communicated at a later date. Welcome to Senegal, coach.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/18/patrick-vieira-appointed-as-senegal-head-coach">Continue reading...</a>