Emmanuel Amunike
Nigerian football player and coach
Born
December 25th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Nigeria
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A prominent figure in Nigerian football, this individual played as a winger and had a successful club career, notably with Julius Berger and Sporting Lisbon. Represented Nigeria in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup in 1994, which resulted in a notable performance. Transitioned into management after retiring from professional play, leading teams in various leagues, including notable tenures at the youth level for Nigeria.
Played for Nigeria in the 1994 FIFA World Cup
Won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994
Coached the Nigeria U17 national team
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