By Akeem Lawal
FORMER Nigeria internationals, Kanu Nwankwo and Vincent
Enyeama have showered praise on the country’s Under-23 national team for
qualifying for the quarter final of the football event of the Men's Olympic
Football Tournament Rio 2016.
The Dream Team VI defeated Sweden 1-0 in Group B on
Sunday night, thanks to a Sadiq Umar’s 39th minute header at the Amazonia Arena
in Manaus, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.
Kanu who captained Nigeria's U-23 team to win gold at the
Atlanta 1996 Olympics tweeted on his Twitter handle that coach Samson Siasia
and his boys have made the country proud in Rio.
“Congratulations our dear team Nigeria U-23. Well done boys
and well done Samson and your coaching staff, we are proud of you all keep
going,” he tweeted.
Enyeama also congratulate the team for making it to the
quarter final stage.
“Congratulations to team Nigeria (male football) for
qualifying to the quarter finals. #Olympics2016. Thank you for making Nigerians
proud,” the Lille of France goalkeeper said.
On Wednesday, Nigeria will close out group play against
Colombia in Sao Paulo, while Sweden have a must-win match ahead against Japan
in Salvador if they are going to continue their Rio 2016 journey.
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