Sunday, 9 October 2016

WCQ: Nigeria record first away win against Zambia


The Super Eagles of Nigeria got off to a bright start in their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign as they defeated Zambia 2-1 to pick up their first ever away win against the Chipolopolo.

Premier League duo of Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho scored in the 33rd and 43rd minute respectively to hand Nigeria a comfortable leadgoing into the break.

However, a fine finish from Zambia’s Mbesumain the 70th minute set up a tense finished to the game, but Nigeria were able to hold on to claim all three points and move top inCAF qualifying Group B.

-Naij

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