Nigeria Russia-bound as Africa'sfirst qualifiers

Nigeria have become the first African side to
book their place at 2018 FIFA World Cup
Russia™ after a 1-0 win over Zambia in Uyo
earned them an unassailable lead at the head of
Group B.
Alex Iwobi repeated his feat of being the thorn
in the Zambians' side, once again finding
himself on the scoresheet against the
Chipolopolo. Having scored in the first Group B
game between the sides, he came off the
bench in the second half to end Zambian hopes
of creating a final day climax on 6 November,
instead seeing the Super Eagles book a spot at
their sixth finals.