Patrick Vieira to be unveiled as Senegal coach on Friday

Patrick Vieira will be officially presented as the new head coach of Senegal's national football team on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium in Dakar. The Senegalese Football Federation confirmed the ceremony, during which Vieira will announce his first squad for the upcoming international matches. Senegal will play Mozambique and Ethiopia in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, followed by a friendly against Comoros in Marseille. Vieira, a former World Cup winner, expressed his pride and honor to take on the role.