Patrick Vieira appointed coach of an African national team

The Senegalese Football Federation officially announced the appointment of Frenchman Patrick Vieira as head coach of the national team for four years. Vieira, born in Dakar, returns to his country of birth to lead the "Lions of Teranga" team. He is expected to reveal the preliminary list of players on Friday.

The Senegalese Football Federation officially announced the appointment of Frenchman Patrick Vieira as head coach of the national team, with a contract extending for four years. Vieira, born in the Senegalese capital Dakar, returns to his country of birth to lead the "Lions of Teranga" team, in a move that carries a special significance. The appointment was initially announced last August, before the procedures and official signing were completed today. Vieira is expected to reveal on Friday the preliminary list of players he will rely on during the upcoming international break, in his first official test. The French coach hopes to lead Senegal to a new phase, benefiting from a distinguished group of players who form one of the strongest generations of Senegalese football.