Oghenekaro Etebo has set his sights on winning the Olympics gold medal after leading Nigeria to victory against Japan on Friday.
The forward was in blistering form as he powered four goals past goalkeeper Masatoshi Kushibiki as the Dream Team VI silenced the Asians 5-4 at the Arena Amazonia, Manaus.
The 20-year-old who is expected to lead Samson Siasia’s forward line against Sweden on Sunday revealed that it would be a futile exercise scoring goals aplenty without winning the top prize.
"Scoring all the goals in this competition and not winning the gold medal would have amounted to a waste of effort and that's not my target,” Etebo told NFF website.
“Yes, it would be great to see my efforts contributing to the success of the team, but if it will not lead us to the gold, then I don't want it."
The Portuguese based forward who becomes the first African to score four goals in a football game at the Olympics also praised coach Siasia for his role as a father.
The forward was in blistering form as he powered four goals past goalkeeper Masatoshi Kushibiki as the Dream Team VI silenced the Asians 5-4 at the Arena Amazonia, Manaus.
The 20-year-old who is expected to lead Samson Siasia’s forward line against Sweden on Sunday revealed that it would be a futile exercise scoring goals aplenty without winning the top prize.
"Scoring all the goals in this competition and not winning the gold medal would have amounted to a waste of effort and that's not my target,” Etebo told NFF website.
“Yes, it would be great to see my efforts contributing to the success of the team, but if it will not lead us to the gold, then I don't want it."
The Portuguese based forward who becomes the first African to score four goals in a football game at the Olympics also praised coach Siasia for his role as a father.
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