Uganda Cranes captain and goalkeeper Denis Onyango said that his team have made qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) difficult for themselves after a goalless draw with Tanzania in a Group L qualifier on Saturday.
Onyango rued the Cranes’ ability to take their opportunities at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, but stressed the difficulty of the derby which was enforced by the Taifa Stars’ Belgium based captain Mbwana Samatta.
“We had our chances to score but we did not take…
Emmanuel Amunike has revealed that he’s overseeing the introduction of a new generation with Tanzania, after the Taifa Stars held Uganda away in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
The goalless draw keeps the East Africans unbeaten and second in Group L on two points, while Uganda are top with four points.
Tanzania haven’t qualified for the AFCON since reaching the First Round in 1980, but Amunike is happy with what he’s seen from his troops since taking the post in early August.
“I am proud…
Emmanuel Amunike marked his debut as Tanzania coach with an admirable 0-0 draw away in Uganda in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
The draw in front of 30,000 Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Kampala leaves the Cranes atop Group L on four points, while the Taifa Stars’ second point takes them up to second.
“I am happy about this result because it leaves us with a good chance of qualifying for the 2019 AFCON,” Tanzania FA President Wallace Karia told KweséESPN.
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Tanzania coach and Nigeria great Emmanuel Amunike believes that African football benefits from the influx of European coaches, and believes that local tacticians have much to learn from their foreign counterparts.
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New Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amunike has demanded that his side respect an improving Uganda side when the two teams clash in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier next week.
The Cranes, who ended their near-30-year wait to play at the continental high table when they qualified for the 2017 AFCON, currently lead Group L after defeating Cape Verde 1-0 in their opener.
They represent a stern debut for new Tanzania boss Amunike, although the Nigeria great insists he’ll be taking nothing for granted.
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Tanzania head coach Emmanuel Amunike has dropped six Simba SC players for indiscipline ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uganda.
The Taifa Stars meet Group L leaders the Cranes in Namboole on September 8, but will be without several key players after six of the reigning Tanzanian champions’ players failed to report to camp on time.
“Coach Amunike has dropped six Simba SC players after they failed to report to camp this week having featured in a Tanzania Premier League game,” Tanzania…
New Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amunike is excited to work with striker Mbwana Samatta ahead of the Taifa Stars’ 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away in Uganda.
The forward is in fine form heading into the qualifier, having netted a hat-trick last week as Genk beat Denmark’s Brondby 5-2 in a UEFA Europa League qualifier in Belgium.
“As a national coach, it is always good to see your players shining at their respective clubs,” Amunike told KweséESPN. “I am very happy that Samatta is in good…
New Tanzania head coach Emmanuel Amunike has named a 25-man squad ahead of the Taifa Stars’ crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away to Uganda on September 8.
The East Africans started their Group L campaign with a 1-1 home draw against Lesotho, and will be eager to make amends away in Uganda.
“The technical team has named a 25-man squad which is expected to start training new week,” Wallace Karia, the President of the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) told KweséESPN on Tuesday.
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Daniel Amokachi has congratulated former teammate Emmanuel Amunike on being named Tanzania head coach, after initial reports suggested that the former had been appointed.
The Tanzania Football Federation unveiled Amunike in Dar es Salaam, with the 47-year-old being handed a two-year deal to replace out-of-contract Salum Mayanga.
However, preceding Amunike’s reveal, the Tanzanian media had been abuzz with rumours that another Nigerian great – Amokachi – has been appointed.
The speculation prompted…
Tanzania unveiled former Nigeria international Emmanuel Amunike as their new head coach on Monday.
The Tanzania Football Federation confirmed the appointment on their official Twitter handle, with Amunike being unveiled by TFF President Wallace …