The coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, has expressed optimism that the Nigerian team will defeat Bosnia-Herzegovina in the second group game that will be played on Saturday.
It has been described by football enthusiasts as redemption time for the Super Eagles of Nigeria who failed to secure a win against Iran.
In the Saturday match, the Eagles aim to get off the mark against Bosnia in a crucial Group F game at the Arena Pantanal.
Coach Keshi admitted that the opening game display against Iran was disappointing for Nigerians, and has vowed that his team would be going all out to get the required result against the eastern Europeans.
The former Nigeria skipper also spoke on the performance of African teams so far.
“We had a tie against Iran and then with the bomb blast it was not pleasant at all. It was very tough for Nigerians to swallow. Really, I don’t know what to say but our hearts go out to them and as well, we will try and do everything possible to make sure that we put smile in Nigerians faces tomorrow.
“If you look around, it is not just Africa. When you look at the champion of the world, first two games they are out. It tells you that there are not little teams in the world when it comes to football. You just have to get yourself prepared others you will be kicked out.
He further promised that the African team would do its best to make the continent proud.
