Stoke City striker Peter Odemwingie hailed Nigeria's unity after victory over World Cup opponents Bosnia.
Match-winner Odemwingie, who tucked away Emmanuel Emenike's cross shortly before the half-hour mark, credited his colleagues for sticking together to secure all three vital points at the Arena Pantanal.
"The goal means a lot to me," he said. "But the win was down to 90 minutes of concentration and effort from my team-mates.
"The most important thing today was the character. We even enjoyed defending together.
"I don't know anyone who doesn't love this country. Playing for my fatherland is an honour and a pleasure.
"I didn't expect to score a winner in such an important game, I'm very happy.
"But this was a point the team earned. Right now I'm so high on our team's performance."
