Nigeria vs Zambia World Cup Qualifier in pictures

Nigeria vs Zambia World Cup Qualifier in pictures

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:50 PM

- Alex Iwobi scored the only goal of the game as Nigeria defeated Zambia

- The win helped Nigeria qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

- Ogenyi Onazi limped off in the first half, Shehu Abdullahi was named MOTM

The Nigeria Super Eagles have qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup after a 1 - 0 victory over Zambia at the Goodswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo.

Legit.ng lets you revisit the match in photos.

Gernot Rohr's team knew coming into the game that a win would secure their place at next year's showpiece event.

Nigeria vs Zambia World Cup Qualifier in pictures
The Eagles line-up before the clash. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi/NAIJ.com
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Nigeria vs Zambia World Cup Qualifier in pictures
Match-winner Alex Iwobi (2nd from left) started on the bench. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi/NAIJ.com
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The Zambian fans were in full show at the Goodswill Akpabio stadium. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi/NAIJ.com
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Both sides never really created clear cut chances with the strikers having to work extra hard.

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The Chipolopolo had the greater chances in the first half. Mikel Obi was even forced into defensive duties. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi
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Victor Moses was completely marked out was a strong Zambian defense, Photo: Emmanuel Osodi/NAIJ.com
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Vice-captain Ogenyi Onazi had to be substituted when he heroically intercepted a pass.

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After intercepting this ball, Onazi was forced off injured with a suspected groin injury. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi/NAIJ.com
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At half-time the game was still goalless. The Chipolopolo head into the dressing room. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi/NAIJ.com
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Shehu provided the assist for Iwobi to score the winner. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi/NAIJ.com
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That goal eventually came from Alex Iwobi who was found by man of the match Shehu Abdullahi who was operating from the right-back position.

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Shehu (clenched fists) celebrates Alex Iwobi's goal. He provided the assist. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi/NAIJ.com
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And then the team celebrated on the pitch.

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Babajide Orevba
Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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