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| Nickname(s) | Dream Team VII or Olympic Eagles | ||
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| Association | Nigeria Football Federation | ||
| Other affiliation | Nigeria Olympic Committee | ||
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
| Sub-confederation | WAFU (West Africa) | ||
| Head coach | Salisu Yusuf | ||
| Captain | Azubuike Okechukwu | ||
| Top scorer | Junior Ajayi (10) | ||
| Home stadium | Stephen Keshi Stadium | ||
| FIFA code | NGA | ||
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| Olympic Games | |||
| Appearances | 6 (first in 1968) | ||
| Best result | Gold Medal (1996) | ||
| AFCON U-23 | |||
| Appearances | 3 (first in 2011) | ||
| Best result | Champions (2015) | ||
| African Games | |||
| Appearances | 4 (first in 1973) | ||
| Best result | Gold Medal (1973) | ||
Medal record | |||
Nigeria national under-23 football team represents Nigeria in international football competitions in Olympic Games. The selection is limited to male players under the age of 23, except during the Olympic Games where the use of three overage players is allowed. The team is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation. In four appearances at the Olympic Games, the team has won gold in 1996, silver in 2008 and bronze in 2016.