The Nigerian men team overcame numerous obstacles to clinch the Bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics men's soccer tournament by beating Honduras by three goals to two.
The Nigerians got off with team Nigeria taking the game to the Hondurans and after missing many glaring scoring chances,the Nigerians were able to score three goals suggesting that they are on their way to another mens soccer medal at the Olympics.
The Hondurans were able to claw their way back into the games by scoring two goals thus making the final minutes of the game to be be nervy as the Nigerians attempted to kill the remaining minutes.
The final score means that Nigeria wins the bronze medal, giving them their third Olympic men's soccer medal in their history after winning gold in 1996 and silver in 2008.
Despite the numerous off field challenges that the Nigerians had prior to the commencement of the tournament,it is quite commendable that they overcame all odds to clinch the bronze medal.
Congratulations to the team as Nigerians and the rest of the world salute their courage.
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