Fraudsters have hacked the phone number of former Super Eagles player and coach, Emmanuel Amuneke.
The fraudsters have also been using the hacked phone number to solicit funds from the former Barcelona star’s family and friends.
Ace sports journalist and administrator, Godwin Enakhena made the disclosure on Monday.
“Fraudsters have hacked Emmanuel Amuneke’s mobile number, they’re soliciting for funds.
“Please help spread this information so that well meaning people and friends of Emmanuel don’t get duped,” Enakhena tweeted.
Fraudsters have hacked Emmanuel Amuneke’s mobile number, they’re soliciting for funds. Please help spread this information so that well meaning people and friends of Emmanuel don’t get duped. pic.twitter.com/6WYEarrnLm
— Godwin Enakhena (@genakhena) April 17, 2023
Amuneke, 52, played as a winger for the Nigerian senior national team 27 times for Nigeria, scoring nine goals.
He was an integral part of the team that participated at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, scoring against Bulgaria and Italy, and scored the winning goal in the final of the football event at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, where Nigeria clinched gold.
Amuneke also coached the Golden Eaglets to win the U-17 World Cup in 2015.