Former Nigerian international and Barcelona winger, Emmanuel Amuneke, is on the brink of resuming his coaching career after a year-long hiatus.
Amuneke’s last coaching position was with Zambia’s Zanaco FC, where he served as both coach and consultant until his departure in 2023.
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Recently, he applied for the role of head coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national team, but the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) selected Finidi George instead.
However, Finidi resigned following Nigeria’s poor performances against South Africa and Benin in June, leaving the position vacant.
The NFF is now seeking a foreign Technical Adviser for the team.
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It appears that Amuneke is now set to secure a coaching role with Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Heartland FC.
According to SCORENigeria, Amuneke has already been offered the job and an official announcement is expected soon.
Amuneke, who has been working discreetly with his hometown club, has reportedly begun recruiting players for the upcoming season.
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Heartland FC was relegated from the NPFL after finishing 19th in the 20-team league last season.
The club is reportedly considering purchasing the NPFL slot of Beyond Limits, who were promoted from the Nigeria National League (NNL) but face participation issues due to their affiliation with Remo Stars.
At 53, Amuneke brings a wealth of coaching experience from both domestic and international football.
He has previously coached Julius Berger and Ocean Boys in Nigeria, led the Nigeria U17 team to World Cup victory in 2015, and managed Tanzania’s national team, guiding them to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Additionally, he has held coaching roles with Egypt’s Misr El Makkasa and served as an assistant coach for Nigeria’s national team.
Amuneke’s return to the NPFL with Heartland FC is eagerly anticipated, as his extensive experience and proven track record are expected to revitalize the club and improve their performance in the upcoming season.
