How the Super Eagles overcame Zambia in tense 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier (photos)
How the Super Eagles overcame Zambia in tense 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier (photos)
- Alex Iwobi scored the only goal of the game as Nigeria defeated Zambia- The win helped Nigeria qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
- Ogenyi Onazi limped off in the first half, Shehu Abdullahi was named MOTM
The Nigeria Super Eagles have qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup after a 1 - 0 victory over Zambia at the Goodswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo.
OnTop24 lets you revisit the match in photos.
Gernot Rohr's team knew coming into the game that a win would secure their place at next year's showpiece event.
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| The Eagles line-up before the clash. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi/NAIJ.com |
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| Match-winner Alex Iwobi (2nd from left) started on the bench. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi |
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| The Zambian fans were in full show at the Goodswill Akpabio stadium. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi |
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| The Chipolopolo had the greater chances in the first half. Mikel Obi was even forced into defensive duties. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi |
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| Victor Moses was completely marked out was a strong Zambian defense, Photo: Emmanuel Osodi |
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| After intercepting this ball, Onazi was forced off injured with a suspected groin injury. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi |
Vice-captain Ogenyi Onazi had to be substituted when he heroically intercepted a pass.
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| At half-time the game was still goalless. The Chipolopolo head into the dressing room. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi |
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| Shehu provided the assist for Iwobi to score the winner. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi |
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| Shehu (clenched fists) celebrates Alex Iwobi's goal. He provided the assist. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi |
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