Ebenezer BajelaMembers of Team Nigeria at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta say winning gold medal at the global sport’s showpiece 24 years ago opened doors for them, as they celebrate their historic feat 24 years later. “It was fun winning gold in Atlanta. “Without any doubt, winning Atlanta 96 opened paved the way for Nigerians across the world because people started paying attention to African football after they realised we were highly talented. Winning at Atlanta is the major highlight of our football, apart from winning the Africa Cup of Nations. “For an African country to defeat Brazil, Argentina and even Mexico was massive.

Source: Punch August 02, 2020 23:15 UTC