27 Years After, Nigeria Government Honours ‘ Super Eagles ’94 AFCON Winners

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved allocation of 3-bedroom houses to the Super Eagles Squad that won the African Cup of Nations in Tunis, Tunisia, in 1994, making real a promise by the Federal Government.

According to a statement released by Garba Shehu,
the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity on Thursday June 24, 2021,the President approved the allocation of the houses in their States of preference following a memo by Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola.

The statement also noted that six players and three technical crews had received their houses already.

“I am pleased to announce that I have approved the allocation of 3-bedroom houses to the 1994 African Cup of Nations-winning Super Eagles Team (Tunisia ‘94)! Another historical promise fulfilled by our administration. These heroes did our nation proud, and the least we can do is honour the Federal Government’s promise to them” The President said on his official facebook handle.

“They will be allocated the houses in their States of preference” the statement added.

The players are: Peter Rufai, Alloy Agu, Ike Shorounmu, Uche Okechukwu, Samson Siasia, Efan Ekoku, Sunday Oliseh, Benedict Iroha, Isaac Semitoje, Mutiu Adepoju, Emmanuel Amunike, Victor Ikpeba, Austin Eguavoen and Wilfred Agbonavbare (Deceased).

Others are: Uche Okafor (Deceased), Thompson Oliha (Deceased), Stephen Keshi (Deceased), Christian Chukwu, Dr Akin Amao, Stephen Edema, Col. A Asielue and B. Aromasodun.

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