Nigeria made Olympic football history by becoming the first African and non-European and South American team to win the gold medal.
Who won Atlanta 94?
It was the first World Cup final to be decided on penalties. The victory made Brazil the first nation to win four World Cup titles.
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1994 FIFA World Cup.
| World Cup USA ’94 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 52 |
| Goals scored | 141 (2.71 per match) |
| Attendance | 3,597,042 (69,174 per match) |
Who was Nigeria captain in Atlanta 1996?
Notably Uche Okechukwu, who had taken over captaincy of the senior national side, was drafted into the centre of defence, a concession granted during the Olympics for three players over 23 within each squad.
Who scored the winning goal for Nigeria in Atlanta 96?
At the Games, Kanu scored the lone goal as Nigeria won their first group game against Hungary before they defeated Japan 2-0 but narrowly lost the third against Brazil and reached the knock out rounds where they defeated Mexico 2-0.
Which year did Nigeria beat Brazil?
The most surprising achievement was Nigeria’s gold in football. The team overcame what are usually considered much stronger teams, such as Brazil and finally Argentina to earn the gold.
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| Nigeria at the 1996 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| Medals Ranked 32nd | Gold 2 Silver 1 Bronze 3 Total 6 |
| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Who wore the number 3 jersey in Atlanta 96?
Atlanta 96 Nigeria Squad
| Shirt No. | Player | DOB |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Taribo West | 1974-03-26 |
| 9 | Teslim Fatusi | 1977-09-17 |
| 13 | Garba Lawal | 1974-05-22 |
| 12 | Abiodun Obafemi | 1973-12-25 |
Did Nigeria qualify for 2020 Olympics?
Nigeria women’s basketball team qualified for the Olympics as one of two highest-ranked eligible squads from group A at the Belgrade meet of the 2020 FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament, marking the country’s recurrence to the sporting event after 16 years.
What team did the Super Eagles defeat to win the Atlanta 96 Olympics?
1996 Olympics – The Nigeria team that beat Argentina to gold medal.
When did Nigeria won the global soccer?
2014 FIFA World Cup™ – Nigeria – Profile – Nigeria – FIFA.com.
Who was the first Nigerian to win an Olympic gold medal?
Chioma Ajunwa was the first Nigerian to win an Olympic gold in 1996, while she was also working as a police officer.
When did Nigeria win Olympic?
Atlanta, 1996. Nigeria made Olympic football history by becoming the first African and non-European and South American team to win the gold medal.
When did Nigeria won Olympics?
Nigerians reflect on Super Eagles’ 1996 Olympics victory in Atlanta.
What year did Nigeria win the first World Cup?
One of the most enduring goal celebrations ever seen at the World Cup happened on the night of June 21, 1994 when the big striker scored what was Nigeria’s first ever goal at the World Cup finals against Bulgaria.
Which country won the 1996 Olympics?
The 1996 Men’s Olympic Football Tournament, played as part of the 1996 Summer Olympics, was hosted in Birmingham, Alabama, Washington, D.C., Orlando, Florida, Miami, Florida and Athens, Georgia.
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Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men’s tournament.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Champions | Nigeria (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Argentina |
| Third place | Brazil |
| Fourth place | Portugal |
How many medals has Nigeria won in the Olympics?
Nigerian athletes have won a total of 25 medals, mostly in athletics and boxing.
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| Nigeria at the Olympics | |
|---|---|
| IOC code | NGR |
| NOC | Nigeria Olympic Committee |
| Website | www.nigeriaolympiccommittee.org |
| Medals | Gold 3 Silver 10 Bronze 12 Total 25 |
Who won the World Cup in 1996 football?
Germany won the tournament, beating the Czech Republic 2–1 in the final with a golden goal from Oliver Bierhoff during extra time; this was the first major competition to be decided using this method.
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UEFA Euro 1996.
| England ’96 | |
|---|---|
| Champions | Germany (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Czech Republic |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 31 |