Senegal: "An Absolute Dream", Vieira Relishes His "Return Home"

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Senegal

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Senegal: "An Absolute Dream", Vieira Relishes His "Return Home"

Patrick Vieira was officially introduced as the new coach of the Senegal national team in Dakar. He expressed his pride and honor in taking on this role, calling it a "return home." Appointed on August 18, he had to wait a month due to administrative complications. Vieira succeeds Pape Thiaw, whose tenure was marked by difficulties despite winning the CAN 2025 title.

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