Arsenal FC, have hailed Alex Iwobi, whose goal against Zambia sealed Nigeria’s qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Iwobi, who came in for Moses Simon in the 64th minute, scored the winning goal in 73rd minute as Super Eagles beat Zambia 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday.
The Gunners celebrated the Nigerian on their official Twitter handle.
“#BIG17 scores the winner as @NGSuperEagles beat Zambia in World Cup qualifying,” the Gunners tweeted.
The club also congratulated Nigeria for becoming the first African side to book a place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
The club tweeted: “QUALIFIED! Congratulations, Nigeria!
“The Super Eagles are the first African side to reach Russia!
“This looks sweet for @NGSuperEagles fans!#WCQ.”
The Super Eagles will now go into the match against Algeria with calm nerves, having earned an unassailable lead at the top of Group B.
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