Nigeria men's football made dreams come true in Atlanta 1996 when they surprised everyone by taking home the Olympic gold medal.

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Nigeria celebrate their Olympic men's football gold at Atlanta 1996

Nigeria men's football in Atlanta 1996

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Simone

Simone Biles - Olympics.com

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Armand

Armand Duplantis - Olympics.com

Mikaela

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Ilia

Ilia Malinin - Olympics.com

Augustine OKOCHA

Augustine

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