2018 World Cup: Iwobi thanks Nigerian fans for ‘crazy’ atmosphere

Alex Iwobi has thanked the Nigerian fans who witnessed his winning goal for his country on Saturday night. Iwobi came on in the 66th minute for Nigeria against Zambia when the score was still 0-0. Within seven minutes, the 21-year-old has not only scored his second goal for his national team, he’d won the match and made the Super Eagles the first African team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Zambia star Daka fit for Nigeria clash

News from the Zambia camp is that Zambia and Redbull Salzburg striker, Patson Daka has arrived in Nigeria. The Chipolopolo forward arrived to complete coach Wedson Nyirenda’s squad to face Nigeria on Saturday in Uyo in a crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Mawere: Zambia will shock Eagles in Uyo

Sports Minister Moses Mawere is upbeat Chipolopolo will overcome Nigeria in Saturday’s crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo.

Akpeyi: Eagles will give 100 percent against Zambia

.Backs Nigeria to book World Cup ticket  

Super Eagles and Chippa United's goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi is treating Saturday's clash with Zambia in Uyo like a World Cup final given his country only need a point to punch their ticket to Russia 2018.

Nigeria beat Zambia in World Cup qualifier

Nigeria on Sunday made a bright start to their Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup Group B qualifying campaign thanks to a 2-1 away win over Zambia at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. The game marked low start for Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda who was making his debut as Chipolopolo trainer.

Zambia vs Nigeria clash kick off 1:30pm

The first 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Chipolopo of Zambia and Super Eagles of Nigeria will kick off at 2.30pm Zambia time (1.30pm Nigeria time) on Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com can report.

Eagles land in Ndola, eye three points

The Nigerian delegation to Sunday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia arrived in Ndola minutes afternoon on Saturday.   The 148 –seater Arik Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft touched down at the Simon Kawewe International Airport, Ndola at 12.07pm Zambia time (11.07am Nigeria time), after a 4-hour-and-20-minute flight from Abuja.