Iwobi late strike sends Nigeria into Russia 2018 World Cup

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2018 World Cup after a 1-0 win over Zambia on Saturday, October 7, at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo. 

Arsenal star Alex Iwobi scored in the 73rd minute few minutes after coming in to give Nigeria all three points that take them to 13 points on the log and against the reach of Zambia who have 7 points. 

The victory means Nigeria last game in the group against Algeria will be just for mere formality as the Super Eagles have booked their place in Russia and will be making their sixth appearance at the tournament. 

90+3: FULL TIME: Nigeria 1 - 0 Zambia. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2018 World Cup. 

It is celebration all the way in Uyo. 90+3' Half chance! Wilfred Ndidi fires wide after been set up by Moses. He seems to have picked up a hamstring as he stretched out. 

90+1' Three minutes of added time and yellow card to Chigangdu for a foul on Troost-Ekong. 90' BIG CHANCE! Ola Aina crosses well into the box but Moses can't find the final touch to slot home. So close! 89' Into the final minute of regular time. Nigeria are on the brink of their sixth World Cup appearance. 87' SUB for Zambia! Chigangdu IN, Mwengu OUT 85' CHANCE! 

Nice build up play from Nigeria. Mikel picks out Iwobi who finds Moses but his strike flies high over the bar. 84' OFFSIDE! A brilliant ball from Mikel picks out Iwobi but the linesman flag is up for offside. 81' SUB for Nigeria! Echiejile OUT, Ola Aina IN. The Chelsea loanee makes his debut for Nigeria. 80' Echiejile is down with an injury. It looks to be bad for him. 78' SUB for Zambia' Sakala OUT, Shonga IN. 77' 

The fans are loving Alex Iwobi and chanting his name. He has really changed the game for Nigeria. 75' MORE ON THE GOAL! Victor Moses does well to find Shehu Abdullahi on the right flank who crosses for Iwobi to side-foot home. A very good goal. It was his second international goal for Nigeria. 

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