Musa hits brace to hand Nigeria lifeline in Russia 2018 World Cup

Ahmed Musa has fired the Super Eagles of Nigeria to 2-0 victory over Iceland as the Eagles move closer to qualifying for the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

After a barren first half,  Musa scored the first goal for Nigeria in the 49th minute of the game.

Nigeria clear a long Iceland throw from their area and work it to Victor Moses down the right.

The Chelsea wing-back surges clear and swings in a cross to Ahmed Musa.

The Leicester striker still has plenty to do, taking a deft touch with the outside of his boot before ripping in a half-volley high past Hannes Halldorsson.

Musa was at work again in the 75th minute smashing in a second goal to seal the encounter.

Musa blitzes down the left channel, taking a long pass perfectly in his stride before gliding easily past Kari Arnason into the area.

The Leicester striker checks back and then rounds Hannes Halldorsson before calmly slotting high into the net, past the covering defenders on the line.