{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6633aa7d28201200122f5638/674dc29c85ae82730a1bd145?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"When the Super Eagles Stunned the World - Nigeria 1996","description":"<p>This week on <em>It Was What It Was</em>, we're looking at one of football's most remarkable underdog stories. </p><p><br></p><p>Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper take us back to the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, where Nigeria’s “Dream Team” shocked the world and won men's gold - the first African team to win a senior global football tournament. </p><p><br></p><p>From Kanu’s heroics, to dramatic comeback victories over Brazil and Argentina, they explore how this historic triumph cemented African football on the global stage - and inspired a new generation of players. </p><p><br></p><p>If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!</p>","author_name":"The Overlap"}