Nigeria's U23 were the only medal winners for Team Nigeria at the Rio Olympics returned to the country on Monday following their bronze medal winning outing at the 2016 Olympic Games.
The African U23 champions won the nations' only medal following their 3-2 victory against Honduras in the third place match as Rio 2016 came to a close on Sunday.
The Dream Team VI arrived the country to a warm reception from members of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club and otherfans.12 players and seven officials, including coach Samson Siasia, returned to the country while others had returned to their various clubs.Chelsea's Mikel, Haugesund defender Troost-Ekong, AS Trencin midfielder Kingsley Madu, Osmanlıspor's Aminu Umar and AS Roma's Sadiq Umar were some of the players missing from the returning squad.Those who flew into Lagos on Monday night include Olufemi Ajayi Junior, Saliu Popoola, Okechukwu Azubuike, Stanley Amuzie, Ndifreke Udo, Muenfuh Sincere and Ezekiel Imoh.
In the meantime, no official hosting plan has been announced for the team by the Nigeria Football Federation and the sports ministry.
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