When the Super Eagles Stunned the World - Nigeria 1996
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This week on It Was What It Was, we're looking at one of football's most remarkable underdog stories.
Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper take us back to the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, where Nigeria’s “Dream Team” shocked the world and won men's gold - the first African team to win a senior global football tournament.
From Kanu’s heroics, to dramatic comeback victories over Brazil and Argentina, they explore how this historic triumph cemented African football on the global stage - and inspired a new generation of players.
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