27-years ago today Nigeria Super Eagles Beat Argentina to win First Olympic Gold Medal.

 

27-years ago today, the Nigerian football team made history after beating Argentina to become Olympic Gold medalists at Sanford Stadium, Atlanta.

The team that beat Argentina are inarguably referred to as the Nigerian dream football team. They were the first African football team to win an Olympic Gold medal in football.

Goals from Celestine Babayaro, Daniel Amokachi and Emmanuel Amunike were enough to secure a 3-2 victory over a star-studded Argentina side. 

The Jo Bonfrere-led side beat other good teams on their way to the final – including Brazil in the semifinal. They are the Nigerian dream team having the likes of prime Kanu Nwankwo and JJ Okocha.

The year 1996 would always be a cultural memory for all Nigerians.