Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has accoladed the Super Eagles following their 1-0 win over Bosnia on Saturday night and dedicated the result to all of Africa, Skysports reports.
The Super Eagles are now favourites to reach the last 16 alongside Argentina, who they face in their final Group F fixture, following their narrow prosperity in Cuiaba.
Stoke striker Osaze Odemwingie scored the only goal of the game when he converted from close range after Emmanuel Emenike out-muscled Emir Spahic on the right flank.
Bosnia had a goal incorrectly ruled out for offside in the first half and then visually perceived Edin Dzeko hit the post in integrated time to crash out of the tournament.
And with West African neighbours Ivory Coast and Ghana additionally making a sizably voluminous impression in Brazil, Nigeria boss Keshi is resolute to ascertain his team are among the continent’s representatives in the last 16.
He told FIFA.com, “Everybody is blissful in West Africa; Ghana got their result (2-2 draw with Germany) and we acquired victory.
“It’s good for the continent.
“The fighting spirit we showed was good. I never thought that we wouldn’t make the round of 16. I have the players.
“But optically canvass Iran today, if it was not for Lionel Messi. We need to work strenuously for the game against Argentina.”
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