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The Dream Team defeated their Japanese counterparts in their first Rio Olympics game. Obviously, arriving Brazil five hours to the match did not affect the players.

Their feat earned them commendation from Nigerians and football fans across the globe. The Nigerian embassy in the United Kingdom was also not left out.

Below are some of the tweets used to celebrate the Nigerian squad.

United States of Nigeria won! ????????????????#NGRJPN #Rio2016

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— Dr. Aminu Gamawa (@aminugamawa) August 5, 2016

So we still won the match #NGRJPN despite all our team went through.
Wallahi Nigerians ????????are great people, in spite of not bcos of our govt!

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— Ameenah (@amkmusty) August 5, 2016

So proud & happy for our dream team. Despite the disappointments &frustration, they’re still determined. So proud of them ????????????#NGRJPN

— Sandra Gold (@SandraSandygold) August 5, 2016

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Congratulations to the Super Eagles for defeating Japan 5-4 at their opening game. Well done! #NGRJPN #Rio2016 #Nigeria #Olympics2016

— UK in Nigeria (@UKinNigeria) August 5, 2016

As a Nigerian If YOU stay awake to support #NGR, I say prophetically that God Bless You and Your Work. #Rio2016 @Ayourb @zebbook @ColinUdoh

— BLESSED NIGERIAN (@DejiAdesogan) August 5, 2016

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What a game, it ends #NGR 5-4 #JPN as Siasia’s men lay aside the weight of jet lag to earn first three points. #NGRJPN #Rio2016

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— Lolade Adewuyi (@Jololade) August 5, 2016

Great job Etebo!! Never seen a tournament where the top scorer was certain after the first match ???????? #Rio2016 #NGRJPN

— Leon Balogun (@LeonBalogun) August 5, 2016

Even if we arrived the stadium immediately from the airport, Japan will still ‘chop eet’ we ain’t mates #NGRJPN #Rio2016

— Babajide Fadoju (@BabajideFadoju) August 5, 2016

Tired, frustrated,neglected and even denied by a red beret wearing minister but their resilience was incredible #NGRJPN 5:4. 9 goal thriller

— EDAFE MATTHEW ESEOGH (@ELEGBETE1) August 5, 2016

If you are NOT rooting for #NGR right now then you don’t have a soul. #Olympics

— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) August 5, 2016