About Manfred Höner
Lived 1937 – 2021 (aged 83). Manfred Höner was a German association football coach.
Manfred Höner (1941-6 March 2021) was a German former football coach.
Höner managed the Nigeria national team from 1987 to 1988, leading the team to second place at the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations, losing to Cameroon in the final. He was head coach when Nigeria made an appearance at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Höner also managed German club Eintracht Trier in 1991.
In 2004, Höner was the technical director of the Qatar Football Association.
Honours Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations runner-up: 1988
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Who was Manfred Höner?
German association football manager
When was Manfred Höner born?
Manfred Höner was born on 3 May 1937 in Germany.
When did Manfred Höner die?
Manfred Höner died on 6 March 2021.
What was Manfred Höner's occupation?
Manfred Höner was an association football coach.
What nationality was Manfred Höner?
Manfred Höner was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manfred Höner. https://biography.guide/manfred-honer/
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