View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Soccer Laduma (@soccer_laduma)

Login

Man Utd Boss: I Remember The Sound Of Vuvuzelas

Man Utd Boss: I Remember The Sound Of Vuvuzelas

Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim has reminisced about making his international debut in South Africa.

Check Out: Wydad To 'Consult' With Rulani Over Major CWC Decision

Before becoming a successful manager in Europe, the Portuguese tactician was a professional footballer. Although he didn't have a superstar career, the Lisbo native played in Liga Portugal for over a decade.

He spent most of his career playing for Portugal's most successful club, Benfica, making 153 appearances for the Eagles in all competitions.

In 2010, his performances for Os Encarnados did not go unnoticed by former Bafana Bafana head coach Carlos Queiroz, as after star winger Nani was unable to make it to the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Amorim was selected as his replacement.

He subsequently made his debut for A Selecao at world football's biggest tournament, and when asked what he remembers of that momentous occasion in his career, Amorim said while speaking to SuperSport: "It was an amazing experience, it was a very good World Cup.

"I remember that I was called during the preparation because Nani had an injury, and I was called. Then I arrived there, I trained for one week, and I played 10 minutes in the first game against Ivory Coast.

"I remember the sound of vuvuzelas. It was amazing but also hard sometimes to speak in the stadium, but you guys have a very beautiful country.

Check Out: Ex-Nigeria Boss 'Close' To Becoming New Zamalek Coach

"I remember Cape Town, it was a really good city, a really nice city, and it was a good moment in my career.

Related tags

Comments

Top 5

‘It Broke Me’ – Mofokeng’s Mom Opens Up

May 08, 2025 11:23 AM in Orlando-Pirates

Mayele To Pirates Talks Gathering Pace

May 05, 2025 10:34 AM in Orlando-Pirates

Sirino Names His Player Of The Season

May 06, 2025 01:39 PM in Player-Of-The-Season

Hunt Intensifies: Pirates In Advanced Talks

May 07, 2025 02:05 PM in Orlando-Pirates

Downs Willing To Cut Losses With Midfielder?

May 06, 2025 08:28 AM in Mamelodi-Sundowns

Rele the Real Deal — Bucs Star Eyes SL POTY Accolade

May 08, 2025 03:44 PM in Player-Of-The-Season

Kimvuidi’s Future After Statement Display

May 08, 2025 12:43 PM in Orlando-Pirates

Real Madrid 'Eye' Another Liverpool Raid

May 09, 2025 06:40 AM in Real-Madrid

Al Ahly’s Manager Shortlist ‘Revealed’

May 08, 2025 02:29 PM in African Football