My Greatest 11 — Argentina
Golden Generations: A Look at 3 Iconic Olympic Men's Football Champions
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Atalanta 1996 - Nigeria
The final of the men's football tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, took place on August 3, 1996. The match featured Nigeria and Argentina and was held at the Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Nigeria's victory marked the first time an African team won the Olympic gold medal in football.