Super Eagles striker, Osaze Odemwingie, is set for a dream showdown against Argentina at Porto Alegre, Brazil on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old Stoke striker’s first-half goal saw the Nigerians past Group F rivals, Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 in Cuiaba on Saturday evening and left them within a point of reaching the knockout stage.
Odemwingie, who was used only as a substitute in the opening 0-0 draw with Iran, is hoping his efforts will help him retain his place for an eagerly-anticipated clash with Lionel Messi and company in Porto Alegre on Wednesday.
He told www.fifa.com: “I earned myself a starting position and it was important to work hard to keep it, especially before a big game like Argentina, which is a dream for every player to play in.”
“I’m so happy for the country, our fans, the team. It was maybe one of the hardest three points in my career, though.”
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