A surprising name is circulating in Senegalese football circles following the Lions of Teranga’s disappointing World Cup exit. Patrick Vieira, the former French international, is reportedly being considered for the vacant head coach position.

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has called an emergency executive committee meeting in Dakar this Saturday. With the post-World Cup fallout still fresh and questions swirling around the team’s future direction, the leadership is set to address the coaching vacancy that has emerged.

Vieira, who has managed clubs in New York, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg and Genoa, has never previously led a national team. Current coach Pape Thiaw, despite guiding the team through a competitive cycle, remains in his position—though he recently signed a new contract mid-competition.

For the French-Senegalese tactician, this could represent a career-defining opportunity. With his appointment still far from confirmed, Vieira’s name adds an intriguing twist to Senegal’s coaching carousel.