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Afcon: Amuneke: Egyptians will support Tanzania because Cairo is my second home

Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amuneke is banking on the support of the 2019 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) hosts, Egypt.

The 48-year-old thrived while playing for Cairo-based team Zamalek between 1991-1994, helping them to win two consecutive league titles in 1992 and 1993 before departing to join Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon.

The former Nigeria international also won the 1994 African Player of the Year while playing for the White Knights.

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Amuneke will be leading the Taifa Stars to their second continental appearance in the North African country, having last featured in the finals in 1980 and he is optimistic of his side’s success.