Amunike Says He Played Final of 1994 World Cup Qualifier for Nigeria With One Eye

• Emmanuel Amunike was a member of the Super Eagles squad who won the 1994 African Cup of Nations
• The former Barcelona star who is now a coach explained that winning the AFCON remains the best moment of his career
• The 52-year-old was also named as the African Footballer of the Year in 1994 after his brilliant performances

Former Super Eagles star Emmanuel Amunike has disclosed that winning the AFCON and Olympics with the Nigerian national team remains the best moments of his career.

Amunike years back was one of the best wingers in the world considering his speed and ability scoring goals, which paved the way for him to play for Barcelona.

The former Zamalek star also played an important role in helping the Nigerian national team win the 1994 African Cup of Nations, netting the winning goal.

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While speaking with Punch, Amunike recounted how he played the final 1994 World Cup qualifier against Algeria with one eye.

Statement made by Emmanuel Amunike

''I remember the struggles and pain I went through playing for the country; they remain the best goals I scored for my country.

''There was a qualifier I starred in against Algeria when the ball hit my eye. I could not see for seconds, but I was chasing the defender to retrieve the ball.

''We all knew we needed a point to qualify for the 1994 World Cup and we achieved that goal collectively. I ended up playing the game with one eye.''

In total, Amunike featured in 27 games for the Super Eagles netting nine goals.

His combination upfront with Rashidi Yekini for the Super Eagles was one of the best.

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Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Nigerian international Emmanuel Emuneke was appointed as the head coach of Zambian Super League club Zanaco.

The club confirmed that his compatriot Emeka Amadi will serve as his assistant ahead of the new Zambian Super League.

Amuneke was a member of the Super Eagles side that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. Zanaco last won the Zambian league title in 2016.