Emmanuel Amunike
- January 10, 2024
- Association Football Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Emmanuel Amunike |
| Occupation | Association Football Player |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 25, 1970(1970-12-25) |
| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | Eziobodo |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Emmanuel Amunike Biography
| Name | Emmanuel Amunike |
| Birthday | Dec 25 |
| Birth Year | 1970 |
| Place Of Birth | Eziobodo |
| Birth Country | Nigeria |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Parents | Michael Amuneke |
| Siblings | Kevin Amuneke, Kingsley Amuneke |
| Children(s) | Joseph Amuneke, Matthew Amuneke |
Emmanuel Amunike is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on December 25, 1970 in Eziobodo, Nigeria.
Amunike played 27 times for Nigeria, scoring nine goals. He was part of the team that participated at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, scoring against Bulgaria and Italy; also in that year, he helped the Super Eagles win the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia, eventually being voted African Footballer of the Year.
Additionally, Amunike played all the games at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, scoring the winning goal in the final as the national team won the gold medal. Knee problems kept him out of the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Emmanuel Amunike Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Association Football Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Emmanuel Amunike is one of the richest Association Football Player from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Emmanuel Amunike 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Emmanuel Amunike (born 25 December 1970) is a Nigerian football coach and former professional football player who played as a winger.
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Facts & Trivia
Wilder Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Emmanuel Amunike celebrates birthday on December 25 of every year.
Top Facts about Emmanuel Amunike
- Emmanuel Amunike was born on December 25, 1970 in Nigeria.
- He played as a forward for the Nigerian national team.
- Amunike won the African Cup of Nations with Nigeria in 1994.
- He also played for European clubs such as Sporting CP and Barcelona.
- Amunike scored the winning goal for Nigeria in the 1996 Olympic final.
- He retired from playing professionally in 2004.
- Amunike became a football coach after retiring from playing.
- He coached several teams including Tanzania’s national team and Al-Hazem FC.
- In 2019, he was appointed head coach of Egypt’s U-23 team.
- Amunike is known for his speed, dribbling skills, and goal-scoring ability.
Who is the first Nigeria player to play for Barcelona?
Personal information
Years| Team| ( Gls )
1995–1997| Shooting Stars|
1998–2001| Barcelona| (0)
1998–2001| → Barcelona B|
Who is Emmanuel Amunike wife?
Managerial career After retiring at the end of 2004, Amuneke moved to Cantabria in 2006, where he lived with his Spanish wife, Fatima , and also was taking his coaching courses.
How old is Amunike?
51 years (December 25, 1970)
Where is Emmanuel Amunike from?
Obodo, Orhuwhorun, Nigeria
Has any Nigerian played for Real Madrid?
Born in Ibadan, Adepoju (also called by his first name in Spain) left Nigeria in 1989 to join Real Madrid, but never made it past their reserves.