Nigeria Defeat Zambia To Become First African Country To Qualify For Russia 2018 World Cup As South Africa Edge Burkina Faso

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have become the first African team to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after defeating the Chipolopolo of Zambia in Uyo .

The Eagles secured the qualification on Saturday evening despite having one more game in Group B.


Alex Iwobi’s lone goal in the 74th minute was all the Eagles needed to secure a home win.

Meanwhile, the Bafana Bafana of South Africa breathed life into their stuttering 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign following their 3-1 home win against Burkina Faso in Group D on Saturday

Despite the win which took South Africa’s point to four points, they still remain bottom while Burkina Faso still occupy top spot on six points.

South Africa’s next game is a rescheduled matchday two home clash against Senegal in November.

Congrats Eagles!