Emmanuel amunike news

Emmanuel Amunike is a Nigerian former professional footballer and current coach. Here are some recent news updates about him:

  1. Nigeria U-17 Coach: Amunike is the current head coach of the Nigeria U-17 national team, also known as the Golden Eaglets. He was appointed in 2015 and has led the team to several international tournaments, including the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
  2. FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019: Under Amunike's guidance, the Nigerian U-17 team won the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup, defeating Mexico 2-1 in the final. This was Nigeria's fifth U-17 World Cup title.
  3. CAF Awards: Amunike was nominated for the CAF Coach of the Year award in 2019, but lost out to Algerian coach Djamel Belmadi.
  4. NFF Appointment: In 2020, Amunike was appointed as the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), a role that sees him overseeing the development of football in Nigeria.
  5. Coaching Career: Amunike has also coached several clubs in Nigeria, including Enugu Rangers and Kaduna United. He has also worked as an assistant coach for the Nigerian national team.
  6. Playing Career: Amunike played as a striker for several clubs, including Barcelona, Sevilla, and Sporting Gijón, during his playing career. He won several titles, including the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the Spanish La Liga.
  7. Awards and Recognition: Amunike has received several awards and recognition for his achievements in football, including the African Footballer of the Year award in 1994.

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