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At Atlanta 1996, Nigeria made African football history by claiming Olympic gold. The team included their talismanic forward Nwankwo Kanu, who defied the odds to become one of Africa’s greatest footballers.
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It is impossible to tell the history of Nigerian football without a one to come. He was a player who lit up the big stage, but a defining moment came at the Atlanta nineteen ninety six Olympics. Kamu scored against Hungary as Nigeria opened their campaign. Then came the mighty Brazil in the semi final. In a dramatic late show, he scored twice, including a golden goal that completed an an incredible four three comeback, sending Nigeria into the final. Against Argentina, Rank delivered two crucial assists before Emmanuel Amunike found the winner. A three two victory made the Super Eagles the first African team to win Olympic gold in men's football. If you ask many Nigerians about Kano, who tell you about Atlanta nineteen ninety six Olympic games and about a relentless teenager who helped their nation mean that anything is possible.