Africa's 2018 World Cup qualifiers - Nigeria wins (1-2) away to Zambia..

 
Nigeria's goals came in first half from the two EPL stars 'Alexander Chuka Iwobi (Arsenal) and Kelechi Promise Iheanacho (Man city).'

Nigeria starting 11 Against Zambia.

1 Ikeme Carl Onora, 3 Elderson Echiejile, 4 Kenneth Josiah Omeruo, 5 William Paul Ekong, 8 Brown Ideye, 10 John Obi Mikel, 11 Moses Daddy Simon, 15 Kelechi Promise Iheanacho, 17 Ogenyi Eddy Onazi, 18 Alexander Chuka Iwobi, 21 Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi.

Substitutes
2 Mohammed Musa, 6 Uche Henry Agbo, 7 Ahmed Musa, 9 Godwin Obaje, 12 Abdullah Shehu, 13 Chisom Charles Egbuchunam, 15 Kingsley Madu, 16 Ikechukwu Vincent Ezenwa, 19 Anderson Esiti, 20 Jamiu Alimi Nosakhare, Emmanuel Igiebor, 23 Emmanuel Shinkut Daniel

Nigeria began their group campaign in Africa's 2018 World Cup qualifiers with a 2-1 victory away to Zambia on Sunday in Group B. 

     Moses started brightly for Nigeria on the right side as he tested the Zambian goalkeeper on the 5th minute then tried his luck with a set piece then at the 26th minute, beat his marker at the left flank before his effort was shot well over the bar.

 

Goal!! Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi put the Super Eagles ahead in the 32nd minute. 

Goal!! Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho added a second ten minutes later to put Gernot Rohr's side 2-0 up. 

     In a fast-paced match with chances at both ends in Ndola, Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi almost gave his side a 3-0 lead in the second half, only to see his long-range volley tipped over the bar by Zambia goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene.  

Zambia made their  first change of the game, replacing Chama with Mtonga.

    Zambia pushed for a hard as a cross from Zambia's right wing got into the nigeria side was poorly stop by Kenneth Omeruo as the Zambia's were rewarded in the 71st minute when Collins Mbesuma grabbed one back.  

Full time scores (1-2)...... Big one to Nigeria..