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Siasia, Mikel dedicate bronze to players, Nigerians
Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, and captain John Obi Mikel have dedicated the Olympic bronze medal the team won to Nigerian football fans across the globe for their support and believe in the team.
The team on Saturday night defeated Honduras 3-2 to win the bronze which remains Nigeria’s only medal at the Rio Olympics in Brazil.
Speaking after the match Siasia said: “I want to say thanks to the players. They did a great job. It is good to take something back home. I want to thank all Nigeria fans all over the world for their prayers and support. Having bronze is not easy, we are happy and we have to celebrate. We have to enjoy this moment.”
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Not forgetting the Brazilian crowds who gave Nigeria maximum support during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Siasia said: “I want to thank Brazil for the great support and hospitality. We are very pleased about staying here.”
Similarly, Team captain Mikel said: “I was disappointed we lost 2-0 to Germany in the semifinal because I don’t like losing, I always want to win. But I am so proud of this team, the boys. They worked so hard.”
“We have an amazing coach; he’s always been there for the boys. The bronze medal is very important, because football in Nigeria is absolutely massive. We had extra-pressure perhaps, but we have done it for us, for our family, for Nigeria.”
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