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| Nigeria fans cheer during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying AFP PHOTO / PIUS UTOMI EKPEI |
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday qualified for the 2018 World Cup holding in Russia after defeating Zambia 1-0 at a qualifier in Akwa Ibom.
Substitute Alex Iwobi got Nigeria’s goal in the 71st miniute.
The Eagles had several chances at goal but their profligacy meant they scored just a goal in front of their home fans.
Nigeria fans cheer during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying AFP PHOTO / PIUS UTOMI EKPEI