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‘Fingers crossed until we have the house keys’ – Nigeria's Shorunmu reacts to approval of 1994 Afcon promise

The Nigerian government finally took steps in fulfilling a promise to the Super Eagles team that won the continental finals 27 years ago

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu said he is waiting for a call from the Nigerian government to fulfil the decade-long promise made after their triumph at the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Super Eagles won their second continental title in Tunisia that year, following a 2-1 win over Zambia in the final and their success prompted former Head of State, General Sani Abacha, to promise the players and the technical crew houses in the country.