Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amuneke still has fond memories of his playing time in Egypt with Zamalek which he believes would count for him as he leads the Taifa Stars to glory at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The 48-year-old who won the 1994 Africa Player of the Year with Zamalek and two league titles back to back before joining Sporting Lisbon in Portugal.
“I am really glad to be coming back here (Cairo) because this is like a second home to me. I made great memories here,” Amuneke told the Caf website.
“Egyptians will definitely come to support me but our objective is to prepare well because even if they support you but we don’t do the right thing on the pitch it will have no meaning. But it will be good to enjoy the support from the local fans.”
Amuneke will be leading the Taifa Stars to their second continental appearance in the North African country after their last appearance 39 years ago.
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Before his appointment with the East Africa national team in 2018, Amuneke coached Sudanese club, Al Khartoum.