A new documentary spotlights the Nigerian football team's memorable triumph at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and what the victory meant to the country.
When Nigeria’s national football team competed at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, few thought it could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with countries like Argentina and Brazil. But the team, lovingly nicknamed the Super Eagles, stunned the footballing world by winning gold in the world’s biggest sporting event. “Super Eagles 96,” a new documentary by London-born filmmaker Yemi Bamiro, which recently premiered at the London Film Festival, showcases this brief, but important moment in Nigerian history.
Two would sleep in a bed, others would sleep on the floor. After two hours, we would change. It was madness,” remembers West. Nonetheless, their Olympic journey captivated audiences. Nigeria first made it to the quarterfinals, beating Mexico 2-0.
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