It’s been a long time coming in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and Nigeria capped their journey off with a win at home against Zambia on Saturday.
A single goal from Youngster, Alex Iwobi ensured the Super Eagles go six point clear on top of group B with a game left.
The 1998 World Cup was the last time Nigeria qualified for the tournament with a game to spare.
After the game on Saturday, the Eagles took to social media and each player had a message to share with the fans.
@LeonBalogun
Mama & Papa I made it – your little Leon is going to the World Cup. We’ve came a long way. Proud to be your son ❤️🙏🏽
Mama & Papa I made it – your little Leon is going to the World Cup. We’ve came a long way. Proud to be your son ❤️🙏🏽 https://t.co/6F4JUEnb9m
— Leon Balogun (@LeonBalogun) October 7, 2017
@wtroostekong
DREAMS COME TRUE! #Russia2018 🏆 NIGERIA IS COMING 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 #AllForHim
DREAMS COME TRUE! #Russia2018 🏆 NIGERIA IS COMING 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 #AllForHim pic.twitter.com/SN9G8FMji6
— William Troost-Ekong (@wtroostekong) October 7, 2017
@MosesDaddySimon
Proud to be part of this team,we did it,thanks to all our fans for your support and prayers #Russia here we are coming 2018✈️🏰
Proud to be part of this team,we did it,thanks to all our fans for your support and prayers #Russia here we are coming 2018✈️🏰 pic.twitter.com/UhcGf6P5ab
— Moses Daddy Simon (@MosesDaddySimon) October 7, 2017
@ogujohnugo
United we Stand!!!🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬. Our fans all over the world were Amazing.This sacrifice and all is for you Guys!!
United we Stand!!!🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬. Our fans all over the world were Amazing.This sacrifice and all is for you Guys!! pic.twitter.com/bfReFmZsOj
— John Ogu (@ogujohnugo) October 8, 2017
@67Kelechi
Massive way to qualify for the World Cup congrat to my bro @alexiwobi he’s goal is taking us to #Russia2018WorldCup🇳🇬⚽️💪🏻
Massive way to qualify for the World Cup congrat to my bro @alexiwobi he’s goal is taking us to #Russia2018WorldCup🇳🇬⚽️💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/KsGWFe8WXX
— Kelechi Iheanacho (@67Kelechi) October 7, 2017
@ighalojude
Looking for the next flight to Russia😋God is faithful 🇳🇬🙏🏽
Looking for the next flight to Russia😋God is faithful 🇳🇬🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/uaJgsVUUQs
— Jude (@ighalojude) October 7, 2017
@VictorMoses
Massive win and proud to help my country qualify for the World Cup! Thank you to the whole of Nigeria 🇳🇬 #Nigeria #SuperEagles
Massive win and proud to help my country qualify for the World Cup! Thank you to the whole of Nigeria 🇳🇬 #Nigeria #SuperEagles pic.twitter.com/Puo3z9wXfn
— Victor Moses (@VictorMoses) October 7, 2017
@EldersonEch
When you look back and realise that the hardwork paid off! #brothers #supereagles #ProudlyNigerian #ThankGod #Russia2018
When you look back and realise that the hardwork paid off! #brothers #supereagles #ProudlyNigerian #ThankGod #Russia2018 pic.twitter.com/nooEUMSMAf
— Elderson Echiejile (@EldersonEch) October 7, 2017
@OnaziOgenyi
It was a great privilege and honor to be among dis group to rep our country. 🇳🇬 God bless nigeria. FIFA our hotel address pls 🇷🇺😂😂🙏🏾💪🏿
It was a great privilege and honor to be among dis group to rep our country. 🇳🇬 God bless nigeria. FIFA our hotel address pls 🇷🇺😂😂🙏🏾💪🏿 pic.twitter.com/tx3FJrvMc6
— Onazi Ogenyi Eddy (@OnaziOgenyi) October 8, 2017
@Ndidi25
We did it, not just the players but also the whole nation. Great support and prayers we are all proud 🇳🇬 #Rusia2018
Here we come..💪🏼
We did it, not just the players but also the whole nation. Great support and prayers we are all proud 🇳🇬 #Rusia2018
Here we come..💪🏼— Ndidi Wilfred (@Ndidi25) October 7, 2017
@alexiwobi
A Dream Come True…We’re Heading To The World Cup 🙌🏽.Nice To Get The Winning Goal, Massive Thanks To Our Fans.The Atmosphere Was Crazy 🇳🇬🦅
A Dream Come True…We’re Heading To The World Cup 🙌🏽.Nice To Get The Winning Goal, Massive Thanks To Our Fans.The Atmosphere Was Crazy 🇳🇬🦅 pic.twitter.com/Ke3y6WjYPh
— Alexander Iwobi (@alexiwobi) October 7, 2017
@OfficialShehu
Congratulations Nigeria, World Cup ticket secured!
Thanks Nigerians for the support. I appreciate the media for voting me as MOTM.
Congratulations Nigeria, World Cup ticket secured!
Thanks Nigerians for the support. I appreciate the media for voting me as MOTM. pic.twitter.com/C3KXmRGD7B
— Shehu Abdullahi (@OfficialShehu) October 7, 2017
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