Rio Olympics: Mikel shines as Nigeria spank Denmark

– The Dream Team are through to the semi-final of the men’s football competition at the Olympics
– John Mikel Obi and Aminu Umar scored as Nigeria eased past Denmark 2-0
– The Samson Siasia tutored side will play tournament favorites Germany in the semi-finals
John Mikel Obi and Aminu Umar scored as Nigeria defeated Denmark 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the men’s football competition at the Rio Olympics.
Nigeria started the game strongly with Imoh Ezekiel showing exceptional skills down the right wing.
The first goal came when Aminu Umar beat a defender for pace on the left and sent a low cross into the box which John Mikel Obi slotted home in a spectacular fashion.

Mikel Obi scores against Denmark
Denmark almost restored parity through Nielsen who controlled a long pass on the left and volleyed at goal, but his shot hit crashed unto the crossbar early in the game
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Emmanuel Daniel made two world class saves to deny Gomes and Nielsen in the first half.
The Dream Team returned from the tunnel strongly and their persistence eventually paid off; First Stanley Amuzie tried a shot, but the goalkeeper pulled a brilliant save for a corner kick to Nigeria.
Mikel Obi delivered a ‘delicious’ ball in and Aminu Umar rose highest to head past the Danish goalkeeper.
Aminu Umar scores Niger

Aminu Umar scores Nigeria’s second
Nigeria should have added a third late in the game as Usman Muhammed laid a pass through to substitute Junior Ajayi who saw his attempt go over.
Nigeria will now face Germany in the semifinals.