Amuneke urges FG to speed up housing for 1994 Super Eagles squad as Ekoku receives Abuja allocation 30 years after Nigeria’s AFCON triumph

The 1994 Super Eagles housing allocation saga has drawn fresh attention as former winger Emmanuel Amuneke urged the Federal Government to hasten the process for his teammates still awaiting their promised homes.

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Amuneke, who confirmed he had already received his own allocation, stressed the need for prompt action to reward the rest of the squad who brought glory to Nigeria by winning the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia.

“You mean the 1994 houses? I have received mine long ago,” Amuneke said. “They should hand over to the others now. Let them do it.”

His comments follow the recent presentation of an Abuja home allocation letter to former Super Eagles striker Efan Ekoku. Ekoku was represented at the ceremony by his niece, Lisa Jenifer Nwagbogun, who expressed gratitude on his behalf.

“This gesture not only honours Mr. Efan Ekoku’s service but also restores faith in the value of public promises being kept,” she said.

The allocation was handed over by the Director and Head of Department, Public Building and Housing Development, Pemi Temitope, on behalf of the Minister of Housing and Urban Development.

The official described the move as part of a renewed national effort to honour the patriotic contributions of Nigeria’s sporting heroes.

The housing pledge was made over three decades ago after the Super Eagles’ historic victory in Tunisia, where they defeated Zambia 2–1 to clinch Nigeria’s second continental title.

However, the promise remained unfulfilled until 2022, when former President Muhammadu Buhari approved the long-awaited implementation.

Homes are now being distributed across various states, while some players are being assigned houses in the Federal Capital Territory. Despite the progress, Amuneke’s comments reflect growing concerns that some beneficiaries have yet to receive what was promised.

The 1994 squad is widely regarded as Nigeria’s golden generation, featuring legendary names like Rashidi Yekini, Austin Okocha, Sunday Oliseh, Daniel Amokachi, and the late Stephen Keshi.

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The continued delay in fulfilling the housing pledge to all remaining members has triggered public and media calls for greater urgency and respect for national heroes who helped define Nigeria’s football legacy.