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2018 World Cup: Nigeria and Egypt grab away wins
- Updated: October 9, 2016
Nigeria’s Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho
Nigeria began their group campaign in Africa’s 2018 World Cup qualifiers with a 2-1 victory away to Zambia on Sunday in Group B, as Egypt defeated Congo 2-1 in Brazzaville in Group E.
Nigeria’s goals came in the first half from two of the English Premier League’s rising stars.
Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi put the Super Eagles ahead in the 32nd minute.
Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho added a second ten minutes later to put Gernot Rohr’s side 2-0 up.
African qualifiers for 2018 World Cup – Sunday fixtures (GMT)
Group A:
Tunisia vs Guinea (17.00)
Group B:
Zambia 1-2 Nigeria Algeria vs Cameroon (19.30)
Group E: …
