2018 World Cup: Nigeria, Egypt and Tunisia record victories

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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 2-0 Guinea

Group B:

Zambia 1-2 Nigeria Algeria vs Cameroon (19.30)

Group E:

Congo Brazzaville 1-2 Egypt

In a fast-paced match with …

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