J. Koto

Senegal · Manager · Senegal

9y In management

2 Clubs

1 Countries

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off pitchBBC SportOfficial source· 18 Sept 2026

Vieira calls Senegal job 'an absolute dream'

Born in Senegal but a World Cup winner with France, Patrick Vieira now returns home to lead the Teranga Lions.

rumourBBC SportOfficial source· 19 Aug 2026

Vieira's Senegal appointment clouded by contract and federation turmoil

Patrick Vieira's move to coach Senegal is far from sealed, with no signed contract and federation chaos.

transferThe GuardianOfficial source· 18 Aug 2026

Vieira takes Senegal job, returns to birthplace

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira is back in football, leading the country of his birth.

off pitchBBC SportOfficial source· 18 Aug 2026

Vieira appointed Senegal head coach

Former Arsenal captain returns to his birthplace to lead the Teranga Lions.

otherBBC SportOfficial source· 24 Jul 2026

Senegal's Afcon appeal hearing set for October

Court sets date after Senegal were stripped of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Marie Joseph Francois Koto
Born: 10 Mar 1956 (age 70)
Birthplace: Senegal
Nationality: Senegal
Clubs managed: 2
Current club: Senegal

Overview

J. Koto is a Senegalese football coach, born on 10 March 1956. He has managed the Senegal national team and the Senegal under-20 side. Koto’s current role is with the senior Senegal national team.

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