Nigeria Olympic football team
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| Nickname(s) | Dream Team |
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| Association | Nigeria Football Federation, Nigeria Olympic Committee |
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) |
| Head coach | Samson Siasia |
| Captain | John Obi Mikel |
| Top scorer | Oghenekaro Etebo(10) |
| Home stadium | Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium |
| FIFA code | NGR |
| Olympic Games | |
| Appearances | 6 (first in 1968) |
| Best result | Winner: (1996) |
| African Games | |
| Appearances | 5 (first in 1973) |
| Best result | Winner: (1973) |
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Nigeria Olympic football team represents Nigeria in international football competitions in Olympic Games. The selection is limited to male players under the age of 23, except during the Olympic Games where the use of three overage players is allowed. The team is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation.
18-man Squad called for the 2016 Summer Olympics
Caps/goals as of Bronze Medal game vs Honduras 20 August 2016
Head coach: Samson Siasia
* Over-aged player.
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