Vieira and 5 other top coaches set to make debuts in AFCON 2027 qualifiers

Patrick Vieira, Hervé Renard, and Aliou Cissé lead a wave of 21 new head coaches making their debuts as the AFCON 2027 qualification phase kicks off

Former Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira

Aliou Cisse started his Libya reign with a draw and loss. © Imago

Herve Renard is a two-time AFCON winner. | Imago

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Claude Le Roy || Imago