Nigeria Russia-bound as Africa’s initial qualifiers

• Nigeria secure sheet to Russia 2018 with win over Zambia
• First of Africa’s side to book their place
• Will be their sixth coming given debuting in 1994

Nigeria have turn a initial African side to book their place during 2018 FIFA World Cup Russiaâ„¢ after a 1-0 win over Zambia in Uyo warranted them an irrefutable lead during a conduct of Group B.

Alex Iwobi steady his attainment of being a thorn in a Zambians’ side, once again anticipating himself on a scoresheet opposite a Chipolopolo. Having scored in a initial Group B diversion between a sides, he came off a dais in a second half to finish Zambian hopes of formulating a final day consummate on 6 November, instead saying a Super Eagles book a mark during their sixth finals.

Seen by many as a toughest organisation of a continent’s 5 subordinate tables, Nigeria have been dominant, remaining dominant via and usually dropping points interjection to a Cameroonian chastisement on a highway in Yaounde. The 4-0 win a few days progressing opposite a reigning African champions was a sold highlight.

With a abounding childish strain by a side, saying a likes of Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Moses Simon measure essential goals via qualifying, there will be something of a uninformed feel to a side who have usually missed one contest – Germany 2006 – given their entrance in 1994.

Led by a seasoned John Obi Mikel, who finished his belated World Cup entrance during Brazil 2014, they will anticipating to improved their Round of 16 exit from 3 years ago – a farthest theatre they have reached, carrying also finished so in their initial dual appearances.

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