30 years after Atlanta glory, Uba Sani honours Amokachi, Babayaro, Lawal
Their achievements were part of the golden era of Nigerian football, which also saw the country win the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994 and make its FIFA World Cup debut that same year. The post 30 years after Atlanta glory, Uba Sani honours Amokachi, Babayaro, Lawal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Governor Uba Sani has fulfilled a promise made 30 years ago to the 1996 Atlanta Olympic gold medalists. The governor has given plots of land to Daniel Amokachi, Garba Lawal, and Emmanuel Babayaro, all of whom are from Kaduna State.
The 1996 Olympic team is often referred to as the Dream Team. Their achievements were part of a golden era for Nigerian football, which also included winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994 and making their FIFA World Cup debut that same year, according to Premium Times.
Governor Uba Sani also directed that streets be named after the Olympic gold medalists from Kaduna State. Amokachi and Lawal expressed gratitude to the governor for his kind gestures and his promise to reward veteran footballers and coaches during their lifetimes.
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