Yemi Tella
Yemi Tella was a renowned Nigerian football coach, celebrated for his significant contributions to youth football in Nigeria. He is best remembered for leading the Nigerian U-17 team to victory at the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup, a feat that earned him the African Coach of the Year award. Tella's coaching philosophy emphasized the importance of nurturing young talents and providing them with opportunities to excel. His untimely passing in 2007 left a lasting legacy in Nigerian football, as many players, including Emmanuel Amuneke, credit him for their early development and success.
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Yemi Tella, a late coach, is credited by Amuneke for giving him opportunities as a youth player.
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