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The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday became the first African team to qualify for the Russia 2018 World Cup after a 1-0 victory over second-placed Zambia.
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A second-half goal by substitute Alex Iwobi was what separated both sides in a hotly-contested encounter that was littered with a myriad of near-misses and missed gilt-edged chances.
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In an atmosphere of noise and fanfare and background music provided by the fans, the Super Eagles, in the 74th minute, settled it all.
A well-worked move saw rightback Shehu Abdullahi cut the ball back for an onrushing Alex Iwobi who stroked the ball into the net; leaving the Zambian goalkeeper rooted to the spot.
Table-topping Nigeria now have 13 points while Zambia has seven points, making the last game a formality.
The Super Eagles started very brightly but slowly handed over the initiative to the Chipolopolo as the half wore on. got run over by Chipolopolo of Zambia in the first half wore on.