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American-French actor Timothée Chalamet was spotted wearing Super Eagles of Nigeria’s famous Atlanta 1996 green and white jersey at a public event recently.
Timothée Chalamet wore the jersey while wearing a black face cap and a green scarf as he walked down the street.
The Atlanta 1996 green and white jersey remains arguably the most iconic Nigerian jersey given the occasion it was used.
Nigeria defeated Brazil and Argentina en route to creating history in the men’s football event at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were fondly called “The Dream Team” en route to the tournament, given the quality of players in the squad.
Nigeria made history as the first African team to win a gold medal in the football event at the Olympic Games.
Emmanuel Babayaro, Daniel Amokachi, and Emmanuel Amuneke scored as Nigeria beat Argentina in the final at the Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.
