Seven-time Zambian champions Zanaco FC, yesterday confirmed the appointment of former African Footballer of the Year Emmanuel Amuneke the as consultant to the team’s coaching crew.
Reports in the Zambian press indicated that the former Super Eagles Chief Coach is being expected this week to start work in earnest along with his Nigerian assistant and goalkeepers trainer, Emeka Amadi.
“The Board and Management of Zanaco Football Club is delighted to announce the recruitment of Mr. Emmanuel Amuneke and his Assistant Mr. Emeka Amadi as Consultants to the Coaching bench of Zanaco Football Club,” the club said in a statement.
“Mr. Emmanuel Amuneke is a Nigerian ex-international footballer and UEFA licensed Coach. He played international football in Europe where he featured for the likes of Sporting Lisbon in Portugal and Barcelona in Spain.
He was nominated as African Coach of the Year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 2015.
“The Board of Zanaco Football Club is confident that Mr. Amuneke’s coaching experience will add value to the Technical Team and the Club as a whole
The Board of Zanaco Football Club looks forward to working with Mr. Amuneke and his Assistant in ensuring that the club achieves its aspirations.”
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