RIO 2016: Organisers Apologise To Nigeria After National Anthem Mix Up

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The organising committee of the Rio Olympics in Brazil has tendered an apology to Nigeria after the nation anthem was wrongly played.



On Friday, the Dream Team VI experienced a shock in their first opening game against Japan after the national anthem was wrongly played.

“We understand hearing your national anthem during an Olympic Games is something nearly every athlete strives for. Therefore, we regret a wrong anthem was mistakenly played for Nigeria ahead of their match against Japan in the Amazon Arena. We sincerely apologize to the players and the Nigerian National Olympic Committee,”According to An Official Apology

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