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·26 July 2026
Patrick Vieira and Hervé Renard vying for Senegal role amid political tensions
Patrick Vieira and Hervé Renard vying for Senegal role amid political tensions | OneFootball
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Patrick Vieira and Hervé Renard are competing to become Senegal head coach, with no decision yet, as the process unfolds amid political tensions and wider footballing crises.
According to L'Équipe, the succession to Pape Thiaw on the Lions of Teranga bench remains the central issue. Thiaw’s side were knocked out of the World Cup by Belgium, 2-3 after extra time, in the round of 16.
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Within the corridors of power, negotiations are under way and rival camps are set against each other in a final phase.
The debate comes amid conflicts that reach into the highest levels of the state, with contrasting currents shaping the final choice.
For now, Vieira and Renard are the contenders in focus, and the appointment remains unresolved.
Source: L'Équipe
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