Official: Moussa Niakhaté appointed new captain of the Lions

Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: France

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Official: Moussa Niakhaté appointed new captain of the Lions

Moussa Niakhaté has been officially appointed captain of the Senegal national team, taking over from Kalidou Koulibaly. The decision was made by coach Patrick Vieira to strengthen the team's leadership. Niakhaté will now wear the armband under Vieira's management, marking a significant milestone in his international career.

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