Iwobi’s strike sends Nigeria to Russia

Nigeria became the first African Country to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 win over Zambia’s chipolopolo

The match played at the Godwell Akpom stadium in Uyo attended by a mammoth crowd saw Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi’s strike late in the second half to send the Super eagles to their sixth world cup

Nigeria now have an unassailable lead at the top (13) that no team can reach heading into the final round of qualifiers

Nigeria take on Algeria in Algiers while second placed Zambia takes on Cameroon in Lusaka

Egypt could also become the second African team to book Russia ticket if they beat Congo tomorrow .this was necessitated by Uganda’s 0-0 draw against Ghana in Kampala