2027 AFCON qualifiers: First win for Patrick Vieira and Senegal
In the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, Patrick Vieira won his first match as Senegal’s new manager. Senegal secured a 1-0 away victory against Ethiopia thanks to a goal from Ibrahim Mbaye.
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In the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, Patrick Vieira won his first match as Senegal’s new manager. Senegal secured a 1-0 away victory against Ethiopia thanks to a goal from Ibrahim Mbaye.
Senegal conceded the draw against Mozambique on Friday at Maputo's Zimpeto stadium for the first day of Group J counting for the CAN 2027 playoffs. For Patrick Vieira's premiere on the Senegalese bench, the Lions of the Teranga did not manage to get off the scoreboard, letting the Mambas finally return to the score.
Patrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.
For his debut at the head of the Teranga Lions, Patrick Vieira called 29 players for the next CAN 2027 playoffs. Sadio Mané, a package due to a physical problem, is absent from this first selection, which includes the new defender Malang Sarr.
Patrick Vieira unveiled his first list with Senegal for the CAN 2027 playoffs. Sadio Mané, absent for a physical problem, is not part of it. The breeder summons 29 players, with the cadres and new ones called Malang Sarr.