ON THIS DAY: Dream Team won Gold medal at Summer Olympics

On this day in 1996, Nigeria defeated Argentina in Summer Olympics to clinch the most valuable prize of the tournament.

The Dream Team won giant nations like Brazil and Japan. Till date, it’s arguable that the tournament remains one of the best in the history of Nigerian football.

Goals from Babayaro, Amokachi and Amunike secured the victory.

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