Super Eagle of Nigeria defeated Zambia 1-0 in Uyo to book its place in 2018 world cup in Russia.
Substitute Alex Iwobi scored for Nigeria at 73th minutes. Recall that Iwobi was brought in for Moses Simon to man the right side of the mid-field.
Shortly after the goal Coach rohr effected its third substitution by bringing Ola Aina to replace Echiejile.
This is the first time Aina will be playing for the Nigeria national team.
Nigeria needed a victory, no matter the margin, against visitors Chipolopolo of Zambia and Iwobi made the 1-0 victory possible.
Iwobi came in the 67th minute and seven minutes after, he utilised a cross by a team mate after a pass by Victor Moses to score for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, thus dashing Zambia’s hopes of upsetting the Eagles.
The Arsenal player also scored in the first Group B game between the sides
Nigeria now have 13 points in Group B, followed by Zambia with 7 points. Cameroon have six points.
Nigeria’s final match in November against Algeria will now be a mere formality as Iwobi’s goal has booked a place for the Super Eagles next year in Russia.
Nigeria have now become the first African side to book their place at 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. It would be the Eagles sixth appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
