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Keshi dedicates Nigeria win to all of Africa

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has dedicated victory over World Cup opponents Bosnia to the whole of Africa.

Keshi feels his Nigeria side delivered a victory for all of Africa after Stoke City striker Peter Odemwingie's goal put the Super Eagles on the brink of reaching the World Cup knockout stages.

He told FIFA.com: "Everybody is happy in West Africa; Ghana got their result (2-2 draw with Germany) and we won.

"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 look at Iran today, if it was not for Lionel Messi. We need to work hard for the game against Argentina."

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