Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi scored his first senior international goal during Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Zambia.
Iwobi scored Nigeria’s opening goal on 32 minutes with a well timed shot from near the penalty area which managed to find a way past the opposition keeper.
Video: Alex Iwobi scores his first Nigeria goal to put them 0-1 up vs. Zambia in their World Cup qualifier. #afc pic.twitter.com/HQPU9WNRpD
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Fellow Premier League star Kelechi Iheanacho scored Nigeria’s second just before the half-time break. Zambia did pull one back in the second half but it proved to be too little too late.