Mikel captained Nigeria to their first three points in their quest to play in the 2018 World cup as the Super Eagles defeated Zambia away from home with goals from Premier league starlets Iheanacho and Iwobi though Mbesuma scored for the hosts late on.

Mikel formed a midfield pair with Onazi and put in a characteristic bossing performance in the middle of the park going close to adding to a 2:0 scoreline with a shot that was acrobatically saved by Mweene.
Omeruo on loan at Turkish side Alayanspor also played the full game as a center half and put in an assured display in defence except for a questionable error to let the hosts back into the game.

In the end,it was a well deserved three points for the Super Eagles who go top of Group B with Algeria and Cameroon the other teams.

Spain
In form forward Diego Costa netted his ninth game of the campaign as Spain ran out 2:0 winners over Albania.
The attacker who was lively throughout the game was on hand to tap in from close range in the 55th minute to break the deadlock when set on goal by David Silva.
Nolito added a second for La Roja eight minutes later as the secured a vital quest in their quest to the World Cup in Russia.

Serbia

Ivanovic and Serbia made it two wins in two edging Austria 3:2 to go top of group D with two wins and a draw.
Serbia didn't make it to the last edition of the world cup but are right on course for a return to football's greatest showpiece.