| Nigeria at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | NGR |
| NOC | Nigeria Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Mexico City | |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Nigeria competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.
| Nigeria at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| | |
| IOC code | NGR |
| NOC | Nigeria Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Mexico City | |
| Medals |
|
| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Nigeria competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.
Men's Light Flyweight (– 48 kg)
Men's Light Heavyweight (– 81 kg)
Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 |
 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 2 |
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | −5 | 1 |
| Brazil | 3 – 3 | |
|---|---|---|
Ferreti  Olumodeji Tião | Report | Olayombo Anieke |
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