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Senegal’s football federation just made a seismic move, appointing Patrick Vieira as their new head coach — a World Cup-winning legend born in Senegal who played his formative years in France. With the national team reeling after a disappointing World Cup exit and internal turmoil including a pay dispute, Vieira’s arrival signals a bold push to rebuild and restore pride. A former Arsenal midfield maestro and Euro/World Cup winner, Vieira brings elite pedigree — from managing NYCFC and Crystal Palace to leading Nice — despite recent coaching exits. His mission? Turn Senegal into a continental powerhouse. Meanwhile, the nation’s Africa Cup of Nations penalty appeal looms, with a hearing set for October eighth — making this appointment not just about football, but about national momentum.

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