Teslim Fatusi was favourite for a starting role at the Atlanta ’96 Olympic Games after he emerged as the national U-23 team’s leading scorer during the qualifiers. But when Nigeria played their Group D opening game against Hungary in the men’s football tournament of the Atlanta Games on July 21, 1996, the Switzerland-based winger was surprisingly dropped to the bench by coach Jo Bonfrere.

The Servette star found himself in the same situation when the team beat Japan 2-0 two days after defeating Hungary 1-0.

Fatusi finally got his chance to play in the tournament when he replaced Tijani Babangida in the 81st minute against Brazil on July 25. Nigeria lost the encounter after the Dream Team could not find an answer as Ronaldo’s 31st minute gold helped the South Americans claim three points to top the group. His electrifying runs and deft touches were the hallmark of his game and he made a big impression in the encounter.
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So?what a clueless story. In an attack dat had Victor Ikpeba, Daniel Amokachi & Nwankwo Kanu & with Tijani Babangida & Emma Amunike playin from d wings, J-J Okocha @ d center, Sunday Oliseh & Garba Lawal Def midfield & Mubi Oparaku, Taribo West, Uche Okechukwu & Celestine Babayaro in d defence. Wilson Oruma, Karibe Ojigwe & Kingsley Obieku were also in dat squad. U dey find starting jersey. U no thank God say u make the trip sef.