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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by gentleguy1975: 2:24pm On Aug 17, 2023
wittywriter:
FTC dedicated to Emmanuel Amunike &
Kanu Nwankwo...only legends will comprehend why...

BTW If you are a sport lover or fan try to monetize your passion...earn in $dollars.


Rest it's just a bragging tradition on NL moreso it allows for wider view of one's comment(s)kanu and amunike scored the winning goals against Brazil and Argentina respectively!





Wittyness
Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by Koko88(m): 2:26pm On Aug 17, 2023
I remembered that night. Phew... It was amazing.
Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by NaijaCrusader: 2:30pm On Aug 17, 2023
That was and still is Nigerians greatest achievement in sports and keeps showing the potential that this country has if we can only be united





Racoon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtZl_sq7kVA
grin Atlanta 1996 was really a nostalgic time no living person in Nigeria then will ever forget especially August 3rd 1996, the day Nigeria dream team-1 made history by defeating a highly studded Argentinian side that parades the like of Gabriel Batistuta, Herman Crespo, etc to win the Olympic gold medal of that winter event.

This was when passion and enthusiasm to play and do exploits for country was @ its peak. The quest for glory was very conspicuous in the then generation of Nigerian players.
Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by EcoLaw: 2:30pm On Aug 17, 2023
I remember how my dad off TV that early mo mo, when it was 3-1,sleep no gree catch me(proud patriotic Nigerian),dad later on the TV back after the screaming from neighbours after the equaliser. I later jumped out to jubilate and celebrate after Nigeria won the match . As I type now,goosebumps dey my mind because of the memory and joy I had that day.

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by Ashez: 2:30pm On Aug 17, 2023
Good old days

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by lexy2014: 2:41pm On Aug 17, 2023
MichaelSokoto:
it was during dis Olympic dat I saw comrades hook up b/w telly onto a car battery to watch matches...

nothing like inverter or solar power then!
na igbo boiz 4 area run am oo!
Respect Igbos!

Nostalgia
cool

Really? What time of the day did u witness this?
Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by blingxx(m): 2:41pm On Aug 17, 2023
ThiefnubuBandit:
Indomie children cannot relate cheesy grin cheesy grin

Your problem with millennials makes it sound like a crime to be born in the early 2000s.. Rest abeg

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by SmartPolician: 2:42pm On Aug 17, 2023
I cannot forget the sweet memories of this match. It was played middle of the night (early morning). When Brazil scored 2, many people went to sleep. However, they were shocked to discover when Nigeria scored the winner and the entire country split into two in celebration. grin

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by tivity101: 2:42pm On Aug 17, 2023
I won't forget that night. We in warri danced to the compound of the father of Wilson Oruma. Getting there was a serious celebration galore. What a nostalgic night to remember . Waiting in anticipation to see the movie

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by Eriokanmi: 2:45pm On Aug 17, 2023
I remember this day inside the student's common room as an undergraduate. I was so annoyed that I left for my hostel to catch some sleep after we were down with goals. It wasn't up to 10 mins when we scored the first goal. I jumped up and ran back after I heard goalll, the 3rd time...and the rest was history.

First African team in history

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by johnog4sure: 2:46pm On Aug 17, 2023
Buhari4dullard:
So wait most of the key players na southerners.

Which means when we break the only reason person go hear of north na for terrorism.

Chai and to think that key players are all from South

No wonder many no want make nija break
Many people will hate you for this but it is Fact! I may not take as true though
Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by Fortruth: 2:46pm On Aug 17, 2023
Well "Nigeria" happened to them

that is why Super Eagles are Super Negroes...... just like the NFA whose only accomplishment is changing name to NEGRO Football FEDERATION.
Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by Nobody: 2:48pm On Aug 17, 2023
Good old days when we never have a town hall as president, when there is still down payment for a roasted corn 🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽
Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by kendrick9(m): 2:48pm On Aug 17, 2023
Nwankwo Kanu the GOAT.
That day wouldn't have been possible without him

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by Eriokanmi: 2:49pm On Aug 17, 2023
Racoon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtZl_sq7kVA
grin Atlanta 1996 was really a nostalgic time no living person in Nigeria then will ever forget especially August 3rd 1996, the day Nigeria dream team-1 made history by defeating a highly studded Argentinian side that parades the like of Gabriel Batistuta, Herman Crespo, etc to win the Olympic gold medal of that winter event.

This was when passion and enthusiasm to play and do exploits for country was @ its peak. The quest for glory was very conspicuous in the then generation of Nigerian players.
Hmmm! I remember Batistuta. You must be superhuman to dribble past that guy
Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by MichaelSokoto(m): 2:49pm On Aug 17, 2023
lexy2014:


Really? What time of the day did u witness this?
matches was always bn played at midnights or very early in d morning then naa!
USA-NG time thing & NEPA was always hooking d whole Lagos on life support then.
Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by Eriokanmi: 2:56pm On Aug 17, 2023
Racoon:
The stunning semi-final match against Brazil( which Nigeria won 4 : 3) and the equally victorious 3 : 2 final match against Argentina are the most memorable during this tournament. I remember my dad off the TV when Brazil was leading 3 : 1 and asked my and younger brother to go and sleep - that it is over for Nigeria. I went to my neighbor's quarters to watch the match

The thunderous shout of Nigeria's final goal that Kanu Nwankwo scored in the early hours of the next day sent the whole Barracks into a frenzy. My neighbor almost chopped my head off when he unknowingly lift me up to a ceiling fan above his house during celebration.

We just could not sleep that night but jubilate till we got to government house in Agodi. The final victory against Argentina was a continuation of the one against Brazil. I can't still describe it.

These two teams were the world's football houses then.I know the "indomie generation" will never understand what it took Nigeria to attain this feat, but God was the ultimate pillar behind us as both Brazil and Argentina were really humbled that year to learn a big lesson in never allowing pride be their downfall.
nlfpmod
Ronaldo cried that day. He couldn't help but displayed his wonderful incisors for the whole world to see. He no sabi cry at all grin. They couldn't believe it. I wouldn't know how true. I learnt their coach warned them about Nigerians. That they must not give up till the last whistle was blown, that Nigerians were good in dying minute magic, judging from Saudi '89 performance and the rest. I watched Saudi '89 on our black and white tv grin

The coatch later reminded them of what he said about Nigeria after we beat them, lol.

We stopped enjoying super eagles performance the moment they introduced politics into the national team. Na celebrity players we get today, those who can book a Jersey slot at any price, just to participate sell themselves to good clubs during tournaments. Eagles used to be pride of Africa, then Cameroun and Ghana

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by Kenmatt(m): 2:56pm On Aug 17, 2023
Na Olympic them win, them no win World Cup.

Nigeria no sabi play football abeg!!!

Them still dey celebrate 20 yrs ago winning till today.

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by tuoyoojo(m): 2:57pm On Aug 17, 2023
During our match with Brazil, I remember it was in the Night and we were very gloomy initially but after we scored and became victorious the whole town went into a frenzy

Everyone hugged one and another irrespective of tribe or religion.it was a lovely moment

One guy just came and threw money in the air, see as boys rush money.

Really nostalgic

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by gaskiyamagana: 3:01pm On Aug 17, 2023
Racoon:
The stunning semi-final match against Brazil( which Nigeria won 4 : 3) and the equally victorious 3 : 2 final match against Argentina are the most memorable during this tournament. I remember my dad off the TV when Brazil was leading 3 : 1 and asked my and younger brother to go and sleep - that it is over for Nigeria. I went to my neighbor's quarters to watch the match

The thunderous shout of Nigeria's final goal that Kanu Nwankwo scored in the early hours of the next day sent the whole Barracks into a frenzy. My neighbor almost chopped my head off when he unknowingly lift me up to a ceiling fan above his house during celebration.

We just could not sleep that night but jubilate till we got to government house in Agodi. The final victory against Argentina was a continuation of the one against Brazil. I can't still describe it.

These two teams were the world's football houses then.I know the "indomie generation" will never understand what it took Nigeria to attain this feat, but God was the ultimate pillar behind us as both Brazil and Argentina were really humbled that year to learn a big lesson in never allowing pride be their downfall.
nlfpmod
It is not exaggeration that the joy of victory over Brazil in the midnight made everyone who watched the match sleepless till following. morning

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by lifenajeje(m): 3:01pm On Aug 17, 2023
6 years later Korea/2002 my morale for super eagles dwindled..


I stopped losing interest in super eagles and when they did not quality for 2006 world cup I just dropped the team completely ..

That's not the end ..


Manchester united worsen matters with the signing of Jose Maurinho..

Till date the team never balance ..
Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by Eriokanmi: 3:02pm On Aug 17, 2023
Kenmatt:
Na Olympic them win them no win World Cup.

Nigeria no sabi play football abeg!!!

Them still dey celebrate 20 yrs ago winning till today.

That moment was when we had good players. We tried in USA 94. That victory was sure for us but cos of Inexperience, they allowed Roberto Baggio pemetrate. We'd have gone far. You can't compare the orwsent day spier chickens with the old eagles. Mind you, that Olympic you mentioned featured same players would find in the world cup tournaments. They were all there, complete .
Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by dkidd: 3:02pm On Aug 17, 2023
Chai... I remember Dosu. The real hero that year
Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by gaskiyamagana: 3:02pm On Aug 17, 2023
Kenmatt:
Na Olympic them win them no win World Cup.

Nigeria no sabi play football abeg!!!

Them still dey celebrate 20 yrs ago winning till today.

One of indomine generation on NairaLand we always talked about.

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by Relevant123: 3:02pm On Aug 17, 2023
All i can think of is #KINGKANU grin grin
I cant love him less

i was abut 4 or 5 yrs old at the time,my elder brother told me
what color of jersey Nigeria wore....

I would go on later to like KingKanu like ive never liked any footballer

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by kcprince: 3:07pm On Aug 17, 2023
That was when competence was the main criteria and not tribe. Today different groups will start counting how many Igbo’s are in the team

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by Morbeta11(m): 3:09pm On Aug 17, 2023
In this picture, only Okocha and Kanu are still financially strong and stable cos of their wise and early infrastructural investments...others don enter financial menopause.

Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by dkidd: 3:10pm On Aug 17, 2023
Eriokanmi:
Ronaldo cried that day. He couldn't help but displayed his wonderful incisors for the whole world to see. He no sabi cry at all grin. They couldn't believe it. I wouldn't know how true. I learnt their coach warned them about Nigerians. That they must not give up till the last whistle was blown, that Nigerians were good in dying minute magic, judging from Saudi '89 performance and the rest. I watched Saudi '89 in our black and white tv grin

The coatch later reminded them of what he said about Nigeria after we beat them, lol.

We stopped enjoying super eagles performance the moment they introduced politics into the national team. Na celebrity players we get today, those who can book a Jersey slot at any price, just to participate sell themselves to good clubs during tournaments. Eagles used to be pride of Africa, then Cameroun and Ghana
Wow Saudi 89' the miraculous game against USSR now Russia and the rest... See wetin u go remember guy cheesy

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Re: THROWBACK: Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria "Dream Team" Won Gold In Olympic Football by SweetDipBenny(m): 3:12pm On Aug 17, 2023
Y dat Nigga pullin okochas short like a prison bìtch 😕

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