Vieira appointed Senegal head coach

Patrick Vieira is Senegal's new head coach. The former France midfielder takes over from Pape Thiaw following the team's World Cup elimination. Born in Dakar, the 50-year-old gets his first shot at coaching a national team after spells in England, France and Italy. Vieira starts next month as Senegal gears up for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.