Tanzania appoints Emmanuel Amuneke as new coach

The Tanzania Football Federation has appointed Nigerian ex-international, Emmanuel Amuneke as their new national team coach.

The TFF confirmed his appointment on their official Twitter handle.

The 47-year-old former Barcelona star, who has been without a job since leaving Sudan's Al Khartoum SC in March, signed a two-year deal with the East Africans, replacing former coach Salum Mayanga.

Amuneke was unveiled by the TFF President, Wallace Karia in Dar es Salaam on Monday.

He will work to help his team get their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign back on track.

Amuneke won the African Cup of Nations with Nigeria in 1994 and the Olympic gold with the Dream Team two years later in Atlanta.