Alex Iwobi was not able to score the goals to send Arsenal to the Champions League last season, but he has netted the vital strike to take Nigeria to the World Cup.
Gunners winger Iwobi notched his first goal of the season against Brighton before the international break and continued this flurry in front of the net on his return to his home land.
The Super Eagles needed a win against Zambia to confirm their place at the show piece tournament in Russia next summer.
And after a frustrating 66 minutes, Gernot Rohr called for Iwobi from the bench - and four minutes later he was a national hero.
Iwobi slid a stunning low strike under the Zambian keeper to send the home fans into delirium.
And social media were very quick to point out Iwobi will be going to the World Cup, while Lionel Messi might miss out with Argentina.
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