World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria beat Zambia 2-1

The Super Eagles of Nigeria saw off a late rally from the Chipolopolos of Zambia to win their Group

B opening game of the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers in faraway Ndola.

Gernot Rohr’s side pipped the Zambians 2-1 courtesy of first half strikes from youngsters, Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho.

The Eagles were however on the back-foot for much of the second half after the Zambians pulled one back.

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But Nigeria held on through brilliant saves from goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme to pick up an important away win and run home with the three points.

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