LIVE: WCQ: Nigeria 0 - 0 Zambia

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Here is how both teams line up:

Nigeria starting XI: 1. Ikechukwu Ezenwa, 3. Elderson Echiejile, 4. Wilfred Ndidi, 5. Leon Balogun, 6. William Troost-Ekong, 9. Odion Ighalo, 10. John Obi Mikel (C), 11. Victor Moses, 12. Abdullahi Shehu, 15. Moses Simon, 17. Ogenyi Onazi

Zambia starting XI: 1. Kennedy Mweene GK (C), 2.Simon Silwimba, 3.Fackson Kapumbu, 4.Ziyo Tembo, 5.Stophila Sunzu, 6.Kondwani Mtonga, 7.Enock Mwepu, 8.Chisamba Lungu, 9.Augustin Mulenga, 10.Fashion Sakala, 11.Alex N'gonga

Read our preview of the game below

The Super Eagles of Nigeria, who are just one win away from the 2018 World Cup in Russia, face the Chipolopolo stars of Zambia on Saturday, October 7, at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo.

Nigeria got off to a bright start in their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign on October 9 last year when they defeated Zambia 2-1 to pick up their first ever away win against the Chipolopolo stars in a competitive game.

The Super Eagles thereafter went on to maintain their unbeaten run in the qualifying series but face a tough test today against the Zambians who are just three points behind them in Group B.

Super Eagles in joyous mood against Cameroon in Uyo. Photo: NFF

There have been 18 matches in all between both teams at the senior level with the Super Eagles winning seven, Zambia winning five, and both countries playing draws in six different occasions.

Zambia last tasted victory against Nigeria in a competitive football match at senior level 32 years ago. However, the team will be relying on the experience of Mamelodi Sundowns’ Kennedy Mweene, and the finishing ability of young striker Patson Daka to beat the Super Eagles in their own backyard.

Zambia team. Photo: FAZ on Facebook

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For the Super Eagles, they will hope to fly with the red-hot form of Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi and the experience of John Obi Mikel.

The Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital, will be the grand setting for these two power houses in African football and NAIJ.com is on ground to bring you minute-by-minute account of the encounter. Kick-off time is 5pm Nigerian time.

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