Official: The 11 New Faces of Senegal National Team Staff

The Senegalese Football Federation announced the new coaching staff surrounding Patrick Vieira, who was unanimously appointed head coach to succeed Pape Thiaw. Vieira, born in Dakar, relies on a staff including two assistants, Mickaël Marsiglia and Issa Aidara, as well as two team managers, Lamine Diatta and Abdou Kader Mangane, both former internationals. The staff also features specialists in physical preparation and analysis, such as Emmanuel Vallance and Khadim Faye, to enhance team performance. Vieira’s appointment comes amid an urgent situation, with qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations already scheduled.