Peter Odemwingie of Nigeria scores his team's first goal past Asmir Begovic.
Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, left, and forward Peter Odemwingie celebrate their win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in a World Cup match at Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba, Brazil, on Saturday, June 21. Nigeria won 1-0 and Bosnia was eliminated.
Peter Odemwingie of Nigeria celebrates scoring his team's lone goal, which proved enough.
The body language says it all. Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama (center) and teammate Juwon Oshaniwa savor the victory.
Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo, left, tries to comfort Bosnia-Herzegovina forward Edin Dzeko at the end of the close game. Defender Kenneth Omeruo marks the moment. It was Nigeria's first win at a World Cup since 1998.
Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama makes a save.
Referee Peter O Leary makes a point to Joseph Yobo of Nigeria and Vedad Ibisevic of Bosnia.
Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina assists Michael Babatunde of Nigeria off the field.
Bosnia defender Toni Sunjic challenges Nigeria forward Emmanuel Emenike.
Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo gestures near Bosnia-Herzegovina defender and captain Emir Spahic.
Fans hold up a sign during denouncing Boko Haram during the match. The militant group is blamed for scores of attacks in Nigeria.
Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic eyes the ball
Nigeria forward Peter Odemwingie, right, celebrates near Bosnia midfielder Miralem Pjanic after scoring a goal.
From left to right, Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder Senad Lulic, defender Toni Sunjic, forward Edin Dzeko and midfielder Haris Medunjanin jump to block a free kick by Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel`.
A man holds a banner reading "Bring back our girls" ahead of the match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The sign is a reference to the abduction of more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls in April.
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