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Rio Olympic Soccer: Nigeria Beat Denmark, Set Up S/Final Clash Against Germany

Nigeria’s U-23 team, on Saturday defeated Denmark 2-0, to qualify for the semi-final of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil. Captain of the side, … Continue reading Rio Olympic Soccer: Nigeria Beat Denmark, Set Up S/Final Clash Against Germany


Rio Olympics, Russia, IOC

Rio Olympics, Russia, IOCNigeria’s U-23 team, on Saturday defeated Denmark 2-0, to qualify for the semi-final of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil.

Captain of the side, Mikel John Obi, opened scoring early in the first half, following a superb wing play from Imoh Ezekiel.

Mikel Obi’s corner kick was glanced in by Aminu Umar to give Nigeria a 2-goal lead in the second half.

Samson Siasia’s men will now take on Germany in the semi-final of the competition.

Germany qualified by beating European power house Portugal 4-0. All four goals were scored in the second half of the match between the two European giants.