Nigerians couldn’t hold their joy after the Super Eagles booked a place in next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia.
The three-time African champion defeated Zambia 1-0 on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
Alex Iwobi’s solitary effort in the 73rd minute was enough for Gernot Rohr’s team to seal their ticket to the Mundial.
Among the early birds who took to social media platform, Twitter, to celebrate that feat were President Muhammadu Buhari, former President Goodluck Jonathan, Senate President Burkola Saraki and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
I am not surprised that you have qualified. Thank you @NGSuperEagles. You exemplify the can do Nigerian spirit.
— Goodluck E. Jonathan (@GEJonathan) October 7, 2017
They say Russia is cold. We are still coming! Haha! Congratulations to the Super Eagles and all Nigerians! #NGAZAM pic.twitter.com/RX64q4PUcR
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) October 7, 2017
Congratulations to the #SuperEagles #NGAZAM pic.twitter.com/a8HHgAub0l
— Udom Emmanuel (@MrUdomEmmanuel) October 7, 2017
It was great to be in Uyo to cheer on our @NGSuperEagles! You guys continue to make us all proud and demonstrate the greatness in our diversity.
Congratulations to all Nigerians. We can truly achieve great things when we come together!
On to #Russia2018! #SoarEagles#NGAZAMpic.twitter.com/rNzq0cEYC2
— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) October 7, 2017
Other Nigerians promptly followed suit.
What you are guys waiting for? Go pack your things let’s go to Russia!! #NGAZAM #Osastalk pic.twitter.com/7QuHd15L00
— Chidinma Lydia (@LydiaChidinma) October 7, 2017
Congratulation #SuperEagle of Nigeria. The first African country to qualify for #Russia 2018. #NGAZAM
— Sodeeq Monsuru (@sodeeqmonsuru) October 7, 2017
Congratulations Nigeria ?? #SuperEagles #NGAZAM #Russia2018
— Ahmad_Mahmud (@Dan_moree) October 7, 2017
Jordon Ibe somewhere in England fighting with those who helped him in reaching decision of favouring England over Nigeria. ? #NGAZAM Iwobi? pic.twitter.com/tF4AWcw9sl
— Muneer’ A. Sowole (@QcLein) October 7, 2017
Congratulations @NGSuperEagles Nigeria is in #Russia2018 #NGAZAM
We did it. Thanks to @alexiwobi— Raymond (@er_rays) October 7, 2017
Happy to be part of history as Iwobi, the man of the moment sends Nigeria to @FIFAWorldCup Russia 2018. #NGAZAM #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/0AHv3XtYjI
— A D É (@ade1402) October 7, 2017
I feel proud and elated that our flag will fly in #Russia2018 finals. Congrats Nigerians #NGAZAM pic.twitter.com/60BHqWnICM
— Adekunle Aliu (@aliuadekunle24) October 7, 2017
ZAMBIA coach is too boastful. He will cover his eye in shame. Up @NGSuperEagle. #NGAZAM Up Nigeria.
— Sodeeq Monsuru (@sodeeqmonsuru) October 7, 2017
Nigeria’s the FIRST African country to qualify for Russia 2018 on the day that the Russian President, Vladimir Putin clocks 65 years #NGAZAM
— Arafrika Sankara (@arafrika) October 7, 2017
