Senegal announces Patrick Vieira as its new coach as part of a group of 21 national-team appointments for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
According to CNA Sport, Senegal unveiled Patrick Vieira as its new coach as part of a group of 21 national-team appointments for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the group kicking off the campaign this week. Vieira, born in Dakar, returns to coach his birth country after a long career abroad.
Key facts
- 01Vieira will oversee Senegal on away matches against Mozambique and Ethiopia, followed by a friendly against the Comoros in Marseille.
- 02A total of 21 new coaches will be in charge as 48 countries begin the group phase of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- 03Vieira was born in Dakar and helped France win the 1998 World Cup after moving to France with his mother.
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