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Patrick Vieira confirmed as new head coach of Italian club Genoa

Former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira has been confirmed as the new head coach of Serie A club Genoa, Afrosport reports. Genoa announced the appointment of the former France international on Wednesday, replacing club legend Alberto Gilardino, who was sacked on Tuesday after two years in charge of the Grifone. Il Genoa CFC comunica di aver affidato la conduzione tecnica della prima squadra a Patrick Vieira. Il nuovo mister...

Serie A: Genoa set to announce Patrick Vieira as new head coach

Serie A: Genoa set to announce Patrick Vieira as new head coach

Former Arsenal and France midfielder Patrick Vieira is set to be announced as the new head coach of Serie A club Genoa, Afrosport reports. According to multiple sources, Genoa will appoint the former Juventus and Inter Milan midfielder as a replacement for Alberto Gilardino, who was sacked on Tuesday after two years in charge of the Grifone, which included a promotion campaign from Serie B in...

Nsien, Mourinho & foreign coaches who can succeed Peseiro as Nigeria coach

Nsien, Mourinho & foreign coaches who can succeed Peseiro as Nigeria coach

The Nigeria Football Federation are still in search of a new head coach for the Super Eagles following the departure of Jose Peseiro at the end of his contract in February. Former Super Eagles players like Emmanuel Amunike, Samson Siasia and Finidi George have been linked with the vacant managerial role. Nigeria won’t be playing any match in the forthcoming March international window but time is...

Done Deal: Strasbourg appoints Patrick Vieira as new head coach 

Done Deal: Strasbourg appoints Patrick Vieira as new head coach 

Former France international Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the new head coach of Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg Alsace on a three-year contract until 2026. Following his sacking from English side Crystal Palace in March, the 47-year-old returns to France, where he formerly coached OGC Nice over a two-year period. https://twitter.com/RCSA_English/status/1675589969988014080?t=aPUuO5PWaM4ArSAhZiRC7A&s=19 Vieira, who was the only black manager in the Premier League at the time...

Black managers are underrated – Liverpool legend Barnes

Black managers are underrated – Liverpool legend Barnes

Former Liverpool forward John Barnes says there is a lack of faith in black managers compared to white managers, citing the opportunities given to Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard. Lampard has had stints at Derby County, Chelsea and Everton while Gerrard has had spells at Rangers and Aston Villa, all in a short space of time. Black managers on the other hand have not had as...