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Ex-Barcelona striker Amuneke names Cameroon legend Rigobert Song as toughest opponent

The one-time African Player of the Year enjoyed an illustrious playing career, but he can't forget his challenge against the Cameroonian defender

Former Nigeria and Barcelona striker Emmanuel Amuneke has named ex-Cameroon and Metz centre-back Rigobert Song as the toughest player he faced during his playing career.

After his three-year stint at Zamalek and a successful outing at the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles, Amuneke who was named the African Player of the Year in that same year moved to Sporting Lisbon for his first adventure in Europe.