- Super Eagles qualified for 2018 World Cup after defeating Zambia in Uyo
- The team celebrated on the pitch after the game on Saturday, October 7
- Captain Mikel Obi and NFF president Amaju Pinnick led the celebrations
The Super Eagles celebrated on the pitch of the Goodswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom state after securing a ticket for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Alex Iwobi scored the only goal of the 1 - 0 win over Zambia to send Nigeria through to next year's showpiece competition.
John Mikel Obi led the celebrations as team captain. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi/NAIJ.com
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L-R: Sports minster Solomon Dalung, governor Udom of Akwa-Ibom state and Alex Iwobi. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi
After the match the players took to the pitch and celebrated which was led by captain John Mikel Obi, the NFF president Amaju Pinnick and senate president Bukola Saraki.
Senate president Bukola Saraki and minster of electricity Babatunde Fashola were also celebrating. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi/NAIJ.com
Alex Iwobi's goal sent Nigeria to Russia. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi/NAIJ.com
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The team raised its captain up to celebrate. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi/NAIJ.com
The players were in high spirits after qualification. Photo: Emmanuel Osodi
Nigeria became the 12th team in the world to qualify for the World's biggest football competition.
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