WATCH: Nigeria qualify for Russia 2018 World Cup with late Alex Iwobi strike In Uyo

Nigeria became the first African team to qualify for Russia 2018 World Cup after Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi late strike sent the Super Eagles to the 2018 World Cup finals.

Nigeria beat Zambia 1-0 on Saturday in Uyo to qualify.

Nigeria currently lead the Group B with 13 points conceding just 2 goals. It will be their sixth World Cup finals appearance.

The Eagles had several chances at goal but their profligacy meant they scored just a goal in front of their home fans.

Watch Iwobi's late strike below:

The Alexi Iwobi strike that may well have settled matters! Nigeria 1-0 Zambia #NGAZAM 🇳🇬🇿🇲 pic.twitter.com/T9eBI2xjYh

— Y! Online (@YNaija) October 7, 2017

FT: Nigeria 1-0 Zambia. The Super Eagles become first African team to qualify for #Russia2018. Alex Iwobi with the winning goal! #NGAZAM. pic.twitter.com/ft0Nb9A33J

— GossipBoyz.com (@GossipBoyz) October 7, 2017

Photo Speak: It was an awesome moment after @NGSuperEagles sealed the ticket to #Russia2018WorldCup on Saturday #WeAreFlyingToRussia pic.twitter.com/yaZlJbgnvM

— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) October 8, 2017