In far away Tunisia, the Super Eagles of Nigeria won the 1994 African Cup of Nations. This would be Nigeria’s second continental title. Drawn in Group B, Nigeria deated Gabon by 2-0 in their first game before playing a 0-0 draw with Egypt in the last group game. The Super Eagles defeated Zaire (now Congo DR) by 2-0 in the quarter finals. Nigeria would go on to win Cote d’Ivoire 4-2 (penalty shoot out) in the semi finals after the game had ended 2-2 after extra time. Nigeria beat Zambia 2-1 in the final game to lift the trophy. The Super Eagles were each given MON (Member of the Order of the Niger) award and also given (or is it promised?) a house each in Abuja. The heroes are:
| Peter Rufai |
| Augustine Eguavoen |
| Benedict Iroha |
| Stephen Keshi (Captain) |
| Uche Okechukwu |
| Uche Okafor |
| Finidi George |
| Thompson Oliha |
| Rashidi Yekini |
| Austin Jay-Jay Okocha |
| Emmanuel Amuneke |
| Isaac Semitoje |
| Samson Siasia |
| Daniel Amokachi |
| Sunday Oliseh |
| Allousius Agu |
| Victor Ikpeba |
| Efan Ekoku |
| Nduka Ugbade |
| Edema Fuludu |
| Mutiu Adepoju |
| Wilfred Agbonavbare |