Former Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Amuneke expresses interest in taking over from José Peseiro as the team’s next coach; npflupdates.com reports.
Amuneke was part of the Super Eagles team that won Nigeria’s second Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) title in 1994.
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Having worked with the Super Eagles before but as an assistant to then head coach Austin Egueavoen.
And with the expiration of José Peseiro’s contract after the 2023 AFCON, and the Portuguese reluctant in signing a two-year contract, the NFF may look elsewhere for a perfect replacement.
What Emmanuel Amuneke said about Super Eagles job
Speaking in a recent interview, the former FC Barcelona winger revealed he has served Nigeria all his life with his whole heart. And can hesitate to honour the clarion call if coaching the Super Eagles if the need arises.
“I am a Nigerian, all my life I have served Nigeria as a player. If Nigerians now find me fit to add value to the team, of course, it is a welcome development,” Amuneke said in an interview on Central Television and was quoted by Daily Post Nigeria.
“But for now it is not necessary to talk about this issue.”
According to the former Olympic Eagles winger, it’s not wise to talk about Super Eagles job at the moment. He insisted that what the team needs at this time is support, so they can come back stronger after losing the 2023 AFCON finals to the Akwaba Elephants.
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“We have to support the team and other Nigerians, they are going through a lot of sadness.
“We all want the best for our country, the best for our football. This has to be respected,” he concluded saying.
