However, an emotional moment ,Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun,29, broke down in tears after himself and his teammates earned the much needed three points against Zambia to earn a ticket to the world Cup in Russia.
The victory confirmed Super Eagles place and one that will have made Coach Gernot Rohr a very relieved man indeed.
Nigeria becomes the 1st team from Africa to qualify for the World Cup. Alex Iwobi was the the hero in the clinching 1-0 win over Zambia.
The first half of the encounter ended goalless, with the Chipolopolo the better side, troubling the Super Eagles with their pace in attack.
