The Nigerian national football team defeated their Zambian rivals two-one in a Group B game in Gambia.
ALEX IWOBI who plays for Arsenal put the Super Eagles ahead in the 32nd minute, followed by a strike by KELECHI IHEANACHO of Manchester City ten minutes later.
With the result; the Super Eagles lead their group, with Algeria and Cameroon tied in second place after a one-one draw.
In another game; Egypt defeated Congo two-one in Brazzaville in Group E, and in Group A, Tunisia beat Guinea two-zero.
