Ex Barcelona Star Targets Super Eagles Job After AFCON Heartbreak for Nigeria

• Emmanuel Amuneke says he is open to be the next Super Eagles manager
• Jose Peseiro’s contract with Nigeria expired after the Africa Cup of Nations
• The Portuguese guided Nigeria to second place at the 2023 AFCON

Former Barcelona winger, Emmanuel Amuneke, has expressed his desire to take over as the next Super Eagles coach, following uncertainties surrounding the future of Jose Peseiro.

The Portuguese tactician’s contract with the Nigeria Football Federation expired after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, and there has been no talk of an extension from the NFF.

According to Soccernet, a clause in Peseiro’s contract reportedly stipulated that the NFF would consider extending his deal should Nigeria reach the semifinals of the AFCON.

Amuneke, however, has made himself available for the job should the football federation decide they want a new manager to take over the task of leading the Super Eagles for the foreseeable future.

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The former Nigerian winger believes now is the time to step up and take charge of the senior national team after previously winning the FIFA Under-17 World Cup with the Golden Eaglets.

Super Eagles receive national honours

Meanwhile, members of the Super Eagles team to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations have been bestowed with national honours by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, February 13, Sporting Tribune reports.

Tinubu has announced the conferment of the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) on all Super Eagles team members after they secured the silver medal at Africa’s biggest football competition in Ivory Coast.

The Federal Government has also directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to award each member of the team a plot of land and a flat in an undisclosed location.

Amuneke speaks on Barcelona era

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Emmanuel Amuneke has recounted his time at Barcelona, calling his move to the Catalan club a dream come true.

Injuries marred the Nigerian winger’s career with the Spanish giants as he managed to feature in 26 matches, scoring just one goal in four years.

Before joining Barcelona in 1996, Amuneke earlier had an impressive stint with Egyptian outfit Zamalek before moving to Sporting CP, where he played arguably his best football.