…his own choices to secure victory. Nigeria defeated Argentina 3-2 in the final of the Atlanta 1996 Olympics, becoming the first African nation to win Olympic gold in men's football.

…medal, winning the women’s long jump. Marking the 30th anniversary of Nigeria’s historic Atlanta 1996 Olympic triumph, the 80-year-old Dutchman told The PUNCH he remains disappointed that the Nigerian government has yet to recognise or reward his contribution to one of the nation’s greatest sporting achievements. Bonfr…

…on the list.” The Dutch tactician, who masterminded Nigeria’s dramatic triumph at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, recounted how his gold medal was stolen from him. “I don’t know how the medal was collected from me; I only know that when the players went upstairs, an official stopped me from going with them and the meda…