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. 

Okagbare begins quest for gold in spectacular fashion

• Okagbare came second in Heat 3 of the women’s 100m 

• The Nigerian has qualified for the semi-final 

• The 27-year-old will also represent Nigeria in the women’s sprint double 

Nigeria’s top sprinter Blessing Okagbare has cruised to the semi-final of the women’s 100m semifinals. 

The 27-year-old finished 2nd in Heat 3 behind USA’s Tori Bowie on Friday, August 12.