Argentina retained the Olympic football title by beating Nigeria 1-0 with a stunning goal from Angel Di Maria. Di Maria, guilty of a remarkable double penalty-miss in a group game against Serbia, broke clear of the Nigeria defence and clipped the ball over Ambruse Vanzekin in the 58th minute. Wilting in the searing heat, the Argentines survived a torrid half hour of Nigerian pressure to cling on for victory.

I sudamericani battono la Nigeria per 1-0 con il gol dell’ala del Benfica Di Maria, servito splendidamente da Messi. Seconda vittoria consecutiva per la Selecciòn nel torneo di calcio ai Giochi.

Nigeria drew first blood against Belgium, working the ball from a corner, and when the shot finally came in Adefemi was on hand to stroke the ball home. The Super Eagles went from strength to strength, and added the second after the break when Anichebe crossed into Obasi (offside) to side-foot home. Anichebe was soon guilty of a shocking miss, but that was soon forgotten as Obasi smacked in a stunning third from 25 yards. Looking like they were able to score on every attack, Okonkwo hit a fine fourth as his shot went in off the post. Ciman whacked in a fierce free-kick to salvage some pride for the Belgiums.

La Nigeria, oro olimpico ad Atlanta ‘96, e’ la prima finalista del torneo olimpico di calcio, grazie alla vittoria per 4-1 sul Belgio. Le reti della nazionale africana sono state messe a segno da Olubayo Adefemi (17′), Chinedu Ogbuke Obasi(59′, 72′) e Chibuzor Okonkwo (78′).