Patrick Vieira's First Words as Official Coach of the Lions

Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Senegal

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Patrick Vieira's First Words as Official Coach of the Lions

Patrick Vieira was appointed as the head coach of the Senegal national team on August 18 and expressed his pride in joining the group. He thanked the Senegalese Football Federation for their trust and is eager to meet the players. His first squad list will be revealed on September 18, ahead of three international matches, including a game against Mozambique on September 25.

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