On October 7, 2017, the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Chipolopolos of Zambia by 1-0 at the Uyo Stadium in Akwa Ibom. Alex Iwobi’s second half goal sealed Nigeria’s qualification to the 2018 world cup in Russia and dashed the Zambian team’s dream of featuring in the world cup.

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Saturday, congratulated the Nigerian Super Eagles and all Nigerians on the nation’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to hold in Russia next year.

As the Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 win over Zambia in Uyo, with an unassailable 6-point lead after 5 matches in Group B, Nigerians have continued to shower encomium on the Eagles for an outstanding performance and qualifications.

Super Eagles of Nigeria, Saturday trashed the fearless Chipolopolo of Zambia hence becoming the first African team to advance to Russia after taking an unassailable lead atop Group B.

The Super Eagles could become the first African team to book a ticket to the 2018 FIFA World Cup holding in Russia. But between them and that destination is a crucial 90 minute game against the Chipolopolo of Zambia, who presently occupy the second position  in Group B of the World Cup qualifying series with 7 points, 3 behind the Eagles.

When the Super Eagles class of 1997 qualified for France ’98 World Cup, they did so with a match to spare; and 20 years later, history is about to repeat itself.

When the Super Eagles class of 1997 qualified for France ’98 World Cup, they did so with a match to spare; and 20 years later history is about to repeat itself.

Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo said that it was not money that is driving his ambition and those of other teammates to play for the national team.

Super Eagles’ Chief Coach Gernot Rohr says his team’s clash with the Chipolopolo of Zambia in Uyo on Saturday will be a good game to behold.

The Super Eagles on Thursday trained with the full complement of the invited 23 players in the rain at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo