Patrick Vieira leaves Senegal, uncertainty surrounds the Lions' bench

Patrick Vieira left Senegal after being chosen to succeed Pape Thiaw as the national team coach due to the lack of finalization of his contract. Although the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) approved his appointment, the process remains pending state approval. This departure complicates the situation for the FSF, which is trying to move on after the Lions' elimination from the 2026 World Cup.