1996 Olympic winning Coach Jo Bonfrere has endorsed Super Eagles star, Emmanuel Amunike for the vacant Super Eagles head coach job during his interview with VON.
“Yes, I agree, Nigeria needs a local coach at the moment. Not a foreigner,”
Conforming Amunike’s ability, the Dutch asserted that Nigeria will have enough to benefit should they appoint Amunike for the vacant role.
“But the country will have everything to gain if the authorities should appoint Emmanuel Amuneke for the job. I know him very well. Additional, Jo revealed his availability to render help to the Nigeria Super Eagles should such an opportunity avail itself.
“He has a very strong mentality. He has the discipline and technical savvy to achieve results. In fact, if the Federation calls me to provide technical backup to Amuneke, I will gladly accept the task.
“I’m Dutchgerian. I worked so well with Nigerian players, winning great laurels for the country. I still follow Nigeria football, and I’m not happy with the speed of her progress.
“The country needs more speed, and of all the local players I worked with back in the day, I will gladly recommend Emmanuel Amuneke for the job.
“I will comfortably work with him from behind the scenes, and together, we will return Nigeria football to its glorious heights.”
Jose Peseiro announced his departure weeks after guiding the Super Eagles to the final of the 2023 AFCON, the role was announced vacant on Friday by the Nigeria Football Federation.
