Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni admits Nigeria's World Cup victory over Kenya was emotional.

The Blues frontman and clubmate Joseph Yobo played starring roles as the Super Eagles fought back from a goal down to beat Kenya 3-2 in a dramatic showdown in Nairobi.

Their destiny wasn't in their own hands but Group B leaders Tunisia crashed to a 1-0 defeat in Mozambique which allowed Nigeria to finish a point clear and clinch the only qualification place.

"I want to give praise to God and my fellow players for making this happen," Yakubu said.

"It is a collective effort not just we, the goal scorers, but every player because without them we would not have been able to score on our own."

Team official Peterside Idah revealed Yobo was among a number of players who broke down in tears.

"The dressing room was unbelievable," he said. "Kanu, Yobo, Mikel, they were all weeping tears of joy. A lot of them knew that this was their last chance of playing at the World Cup.

"This was a miracle because a lot of people doubted our chances. Even when things were not going well for us, the players kept their nerves and went on to score three goals away from home.

"Now we have to go back to the serious business of preparing for the Nations Cup early next year."