Former Nigeria international, Emmanuel Amuneke, has said that he was sacked as the head coach of Tanzanian national team because the association wanted an indigenous coach.
Amuneke was relieved of his role on Monday after the Taifa Stars’ poor performance at the African Cup of Nations.
“We talked about our contract, we looked at contents, and of course, there is always a common ground.
“They (TFF) say they want an indigenous coach. And of course, this business is about coming and going.
“I’m happy with my players, I’m proud of their achievement even in defeat. Morocco coach was relieved of his duty. Same also for Egyptian coach and Uganda. That’s how it goes and one has to move forward.
“I was somewhere before I came here (Tanzania) and of course, life is not static, it evolves so one has to think forward,” Amuneke said according to SportingLife.
The East Africans were eliminated in the group stage of the biennial tournament, losing all their games to finish bottom of Group C.
Emmanuel Amuneke had helped Tanzania qualify for the AFCON for the first time in 39 years.
