Live Commentary: Zambia vs Nigeria

Good afternoon and welcome to Nigerianeye'slive text coverage of the 2018 World Cup qualifier clash between Zambia and Nigeria in Ndola.

OFFICIAL LINE-UPS

Nigeria: Carl Ikeme, Mikel Obi, Ndidi Wilfred, Elderson Echiejile, William Ekong-Troost, Kenneth Omeruo, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Ogenyi Onazi, Brown Ideye, kelechi Iheanacho

Zambia: Kennedy Mweene, Kabaso Chongo, Stoppila Sunzu, Simon Silwamba, George Chilufya, Rainford Kalaba, John Ching’andu, Nathan Sinkala, Rodrick Kwabe, Jackson Mwanza, Lewis Mach

15' - Ideye is offside, it is a close call after he is released by Iwobi, but even then the Olympiacos fluffs his lines with only goalkeeper Mweene to beat

13' - The physical duel between Sunzu and Ideye is developing

11' - Zambia shoot at goal but easy for goalkeeper Ikeme

9' - Both teams trying hard to really assert themselves in this game

7' - Nigeria are taking the game to their hosts as Nigeria win another corner, dangerous set-piece is finally cleared out of danger by Zambia

5' - Sunzu foul against Ideye, free kick and from that chance, corner for Nigeria

2' Both teams are yet to settle in this game. Carl Ikeme makes the first save of the encounter from a dangerous corner from the left flank.

1' Kick off: Nigeria gets us on the way at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.