Patrick Vieira considered to succeed Pape Thiaw as Senegal national team coach

Some Senegalese football officials are reportedly considering Patrick Vieira to take over from Pape Thiaw as coach. The Senegalese Football Federation is holding an emergency executive committee meeting this Saturday in Dakar to review the team's World Cup performance, which was marked by an early exit despite a strong showing against Belgium. The meeting will also address concerns about the team's preparation and management, with observers pointing to internal issues that may have weakened the team.

The future of current coach Pape Thiaw is a key topic, as his claim of a contract extension during the competition is reportedly not universally accepted internally. His continued leadership is expected to be debated, with some officials looking for a new direction. Patrick Vieira, who has been without a club since leaving Genoa in November 2025, is frequently mentioned as a potential successor.

Born in Dakar, the former French international has strong ties to Senegal and is involved in youth development through Diambars, a renowned training center. His high-level experience, including captaining the French national team and coaching European clubs, is seen by supporters as a significant asset that could revitalize the team after a disappointing World Cup campaign.