Rio Olympics: Mikel shines as Nigeria spank Denmark

Mikel Obi celebrates his goal against Denmark

• The Dream Team are through to the semi-final of the men’s football competition at the Olympics  

• John Mikel Obi and Aminu Umar scored as Nigeria eased past Denmark 2-0 

• The Samson Siasia tutored side will play tournament favorites Germany in the semi-finals  

John Mikel Obi and Aminu Umar scored as Nigeria defeated Denmark 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the men’s football competition at the Rio Olympics. 

Nigeria started the game strongly with Imoh Ezekiel showing exceptional skills down the right wing. 

Etebo could feature against Denmark – Nigeria U23 official

Nigeria’s sensation at the Rio Olympics, Oghenekaro Etebo has a 50/50 chance to feature against Denmark in a quarterfinal game on Saturday night, August 13. 

This follows a report on Goal.com that the 20-year-old may be fit enough to face Denmark. 

A Nigeria official told the sports news medium, that Etebo stands a chance to play against the Scandinavians, despite reports that he is nursing a hamstring injury.