Emmanuel Amuneke Poised for Coaching Return Months After Super Eagles Role Snub, Report

• Emmanuel Amuneke is set to return to coaching for the first time since his departure from Zambian side, Zanaco
• The 53-year-old was among the candidates considered by the NFF for the Super Eagles role prior to Finidi George
• A report has surfaced, indicating the ex-Barcelona forward could be taking over at a Nigeria Premier League team

Emmanuel Amuneke appears poised to make a comeback to coaching after a hiatus of over a year from managerial roles.

The former Barcelona forward last led Zambia's MTN/FAZ Super Division club, Zanaco FC, where he served as both coach and consultant until early 2023.

The 53-year-old previously sought to take over as coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles following Jose Peseiro's departure at the end of February.

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However, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) opted to appoint Finidi George instead.

After this snub, a report from media outlet, ScoreNigeria, has claimed the 1994 Africa Player of the Year is poised to return to coaching.

Amuneke set to return to coaching?

According to the report, the former Sporting CP forward has reached an agreement with Heartland, a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side.

The report also indicates that both parties have already begun working together, with an official announcement expected soon.

Furthermore, the report mentions that Amuneke has already started discreetly scouting players for the Owerri-based club ahead of the upcoming season.

Heartland sadly suffered relegation to the second division of the Nigerian football pyramid, the Nigeria National League (NNL), after finishing 19th in the 2023/24 league standings.

However, a report from Nigerian football expert, Olawale Quadry, has detailed the hierarchy of the Owerri club is considering buying the slot of the newly promoted club, Beyond Limits Football Academy.

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Sports Brief also previously reported that the NFF has agreed on a deal with a high-profile coach for the Super Eagles.

The Nigerian team is without a permanent manager for the second time in 2024 following Finidi’s surprise resignation.

However, the latest reports have suggested that an announcement of the next manager could be well on the horizon.