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[Video] Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi scores as Nigeria beat Zambia

By on October 10, 2016

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Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi netted his first goal for Nigeria on Sunday after helping his nation to a 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Zambia.

Iwobi pledged allegiance to his native Nigeria after England let him slip through their fingers and the 20-year-old earned his seventh cap for the Super Eagles yesterday.

Iwobi started in Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against 2012 African Cup of Nations winners, Zambia, and continued his fine early-season form with Arsenal after opening the scoring.

Alex lashed home a loose ball in the 32nd minute following a long throw-in to give the visitors the lead before Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho made it 2-0 shortly before half time.

Zambia did pull one back in the second half but Nigeria held on to secure a 2-1 win that sees them go top of Group B.

Watch Iwobi’s goal and match highlights below: