The dream team was coached by the Dutchman Johannes Bonfreur and defeated Hungary 1-0 and defeated the Japanese team 2-0 to start their finals. Then they lost to the enterprising 1-0. Brazilians, completed the first round. The Africans then defeated Mexico 2-0 in the quarter-finals, led by the eccentric goalkeeper Jorge Campos to build an amazing match.
In the semi-final, he lost to the awesome Brazilian team, boasted by Bebeto, Ronaldo and Rivaldo, 3-1, Nigeria finally woke up in the 78th minute because Victor Ikepeba Scored from 20 meters away. Over time, the inspiring captain Nwankwo Kanu took center position and scored in front of the goal in the final minute to equalize. In just three minutes of overtime, Kanu won the championship from 16 meters and completed one of the greatest comebacks in international football history, which many observers consider to be the greatest Olympic football game of all time.
The dream team went on...
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