Nigeria Books Ticket to 2018 World Cup In Russia

Nigeria became the first African country to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, after they beat Zambia 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital.

The first half of the encounter ended goalless, with the Chipolopolo the better side, troubling the Super Eagles with their pace in attack. The Super Eagle’s defence however were able to contain the pressure to end the first half just as it started.

Iwobi finished off a fine move down the right, following nice combination play between Victor Moses and Shehu Abdullahi. A cut-back cross from Abdullahi was perfectly aimed at Alex Iwobi who side footed the ball into the Zambian goal to give Nigeria the lead.

Nigeria now have 13 points at the top of Group and an unassailable six-point lead ahead of Zambia, with one round of games left. This means that the Super Eagles have booked their ticket to the Grand Football Event; The World Cup.

They join other countries like Brazil, Spain, Mexico, England, Germany, Iran, South Korea, etc. who have also booked their places at next year’s tournament