Iwobi scores as Nigeria become the first African country to qualify for Russia 2018 World Cup

Arsenal midfielder, Alex Iwobi proved himself a super substitute for Nigeria on Saturday when he scored the decisive goal needed to take the African football giant to the Russian World Cup. 

Iwobi came in the 67th minute and seven minutes after, he utilized a cross by Abdullahi Shehu to score for Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

Nigeria now have 13 points in Group B, followed by Zambia with 7 points. Cameroon have six points.

Nigeria’s final match in November against Algeria will now be a mere formality as Iwobi’s goal has booked a place for the Super Eagles next year in Russia.