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Did Kanu win Olympic Gold Medal in football?

  • Yes

  • No

  • No, but he competed

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Answer

Yes, Nwankwo Kanu won the Olympic Gold Medal in football. He was a member of the Nigerian team that won the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Kanu was the youngest player on the team, and he scored two goals in the final against Argentina. The win was a major upset, as Nigeria was not considered to be one of the favorites to win the gold medal.
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