![Super Eagles at Atlanta 96 Olympics. [PHOTO CREDIT: Punch NG | https://punchng.com/oliseh-dosu-obafemi-recount-atlanta-96-golden-moment/]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/08/Super-Eagles-at-Atlanta-96-Olympics.jpg?fit=700%2C404&ssl=1)
27 years ago, Nigeria’s football took off at the 1996 Olympic Games
The Eagles first revealed their identity in 1994, but they came into their own in Atlanta for the 1996 Olympics, ...
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The Eagles first revealed their identity in 1994, but they came into their own in Atlanta for the 1996 Olympics, ...
Victor Agali bagged a brace with assists from Victor Aghahowa and Austin Okocha
![Football legends from Nigeria and other African countries converged today at the Agege Stadium to play a testimonial football match in my honour; to mark the end of my tenure as the Governor of Lagos State. [Photo: @AkinwunmiAmbode]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2019/05/amboded.jpg?fit=1080%2C699&ssl=1)
The Nigerian legends team was coached by former Super Eagles Coach, Bonfrere Jo.
![Gov. Akinwumi Ambode [in Super Eagles Jersey] pose with African football legends [Photo: @AkinwunmiAmbode]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2019/05/ambode-testimonial.jpg?fit=1080%2C706&ssl=1)
The outgoing governor said the sense of brotherhood in sports must be played up for the benefits of the continent.
Okechukwu, regarded as one of Nigeria's best defenders ever, speaks to PREMIUM TIMES about football and his life.