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Senegal’s Ethiopia win gives Vieira first victory as manager

Ibrahim Mbaye scored the only goal in Senegal’s 1–0 away victory, according to France 24.

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Adrian Cole
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Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Senegal beat Ethiopia 1–0 away in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, securing Patrick Vieira’s first victory as the national team’s manager.

Ibrahim Mbaye scored Senegal’s goal, France 24 reported. The available account provides no further match statistics or detail.

The result marks Vieira’s first win in charge of Senegal. France 24 published its report on 30 September; the match date was not provided.

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