Patrick Vieira has described his appointment as Senegal head coach as 'an honour' and said taking charge of the Teranga Lions was 'one from the heart'. Vieira, 50, was born in Senegal but represented France during his playing career, winning the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000. He was unveiled as Senegal's new head coach in Dakar on Friday, marking his first international managerial role after spells with New York City, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg, and Genoa. Vieira said being head coach of the Senegal national team is an absolute dream and a homecoming, citing an exceptional generation of players.
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