Nigeria’s Dream Team VI failed to respond as a wrong anthem was played as they filed out for the preliminary pleasantries against Japan, in their opening Group B fixture of the Olympic Games.

As usual for every football match that their official anthem should be played before the game start, wrong national anthem was played for Nigeria's Dream Team VI early hours today in Brazil, though all Nigerian players looked with awe, wondering ‘if that was actually for them.’

Barely minutes into the game, an announcer apologized for the mix-up in Nigeria’s anthem.This will continue to be a major talking point as Nigeria’s preparation before the games has been shrouded in controversy, due to poor arrangement from the federal government.

However, the Nigerian team won the extraordinary game 5-4 with Etebo Oghenekaro getting four goals on the night. The Dream Team VI took the lead just six minutes into the game with a close tap-in by Sadiq Umar. Japan responded immediately via spot kick which Koroki converted expertly in the 8th minute. Etebo restored Nigeria’s lead just seconds later, with Koroki again putting his team back in a similar manner. It was 2-2 as at the eleventh minute.

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How did we get into this mess that every gold we Nigerian touches is turning into dust, there's a Jonah amongst us and until we cast him out, the situation remains.