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Buhari congratulates team for win over Zambia

Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho
Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday, October 9 beat the Chipolopolo of Zambia 2-1 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
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President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles for their 2-1 win over Zambia.

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday, October 9 beat the Chipolopolo of Zambia 2-1 in a .

After the win, Buhari congratulated the Gernot Rohr-led-team for their win via Twitter.

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“Congratulations to @NGSuperEagles on the weekend victory! The first step in a long journey. Nigerians are looking forward to Russia 2018!” the president official Twitter account wrote.

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First half goals from Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho gave Nigeria 2-0 lead before Collins Mbesuma pulled one back for Zambia.

The Super Eagles will play Algeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo in the next match-day of the qualifiers.

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