Germany outlasted Nigeria in a 2-0 win on Wednesday, and will advance to take on Brazil in the final.

Writing in his column for the Evening Standard this week, Mikel revealed how Chelsea’s Premier League victory over London rivals West Ham on Monday further inspired him to go out and try and beat Germany in the semi-finals of the Olympic football tournament and, in doing so, secure Nigeria’s place in a final he so desperately wanted to win.

But after losing the last-four clash 2-0, the 29-year-old will not see his dream of winning a gold medal at the Olympics come true, although a bronze medal is still a real possibility for Mikel.

The midfielder will lead his Nigeria teammates out in Mineirão this weekend as they face Honduras, who were thrashed 6-0 by hosts Brazil in their semi-final match, in the men’s bronze medal game.

Considering the manner of Honduras’ defeat at the Maracanã, Nigeria will be confident of leaving Brazil with a medal although Mikel is likely to be keeping his teammates fully focused as another 90 minutes of game time lies in wait for his compatriots first.

Date, time and venue

Honduras play Nigeria in the men’s bronze medal match on Saturday 20 August in Mineirão. The game kicks off at 5pm UK time.

Team news

Honduras squad

Goalkeepers: Harold Fonseca, Luis Lopez

Defenders: Kevin Alvarez, Brayan Garcia, Johnny Palacios, Jonathan Paz, Marcelo Pereira, Elder Torres, Allans Vargas

Midfielders: Bryan Acosta, Allan Banegas, Jhow Benavidez, Brayan Ramirez, Oscar Salas

Forwards: Alberth Elis, Kevin Lopez, Antony Lozano, Romell Quioto

Nigeria squad

Goalkeepers: Daniel Akpeyi, Emmanuel Daniel

Defenders: Muenfuh Sincere, Kingsley Madu, Shehu Abdullahi, Saturday Erimuya, William Troost-Ekong, Ndifreke Udo, Stanley Amuzie

Midfielders: Oghenekaro Etebo, Mikel John Obi, Popoola Saliu, Azubuike Okechukwu, Usman Mohammed

Forwards: Aminu Umar, Imoh Ezekiel, Junior Ajayi, Umar Sadiq

Prediction

Nigeria 2-0 Honduras

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