Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda believes his side will pick a win against Nigeria

The gaffer is delighted with his side’s double over Algeria in the race to Russia 2018, and feels they can upset Gernot Rohr’s men in Uyo

Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda believes his side can secure maximum points against Nigeria in next month’s 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier in Uyo.

We managed to grab the six points. The team has done very well. We are getting closer to the dream,” Nyirenda told Caf website.

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“The north Africans are not an easy side but the boys went on and fought for the six points. We will now focus on Nigeria. They are a good team and will desperately want a win.

“I have a big team that can pick a win [against Nigeria] and that is what I’m planning for