May 14, 2026

BREAKING! Nigeria Qualify For 2018 World Cup After Defeating Zambia

By Farouk Mohammed

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 minute.

The Eagles had several chances at goal but their profligacy meant they scored just a goal in front of their home fans.

Table-topping Nigeria now have 13 points while Zambia has seven points, making the last game a formality.

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