Beaten in the play-offs by Portugal in their previous two qualifying campaigns, the Bosnians were determined to top their group this time round. Their attacking endeavour was rewarded when they edged out Greece on goal difference following a final-game win in Lithuania to make the finals for the first time in their history.

Nigeria's qualification was far more comfortable - albeit against modest opposition. One of two African sides to end unbeaten (along with the Ivory Coast), they finished five points clear in a fairly weak group. They did fall behind in a play-off against Ethiopia but they ultimately prevailed 4-1 on aggregate.

There are a number of familiar faces to Premier League fans among Nigeria's ranks. Stoke's Peter Odemwingie, Liverpool's Victor Moses and recently released Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi are fire power options.

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is a key player, while in defence Celtic's Efe Ambrose and Chelsea's Kenneth Omeruo make up the British-based contingent.

A shop window for Shola perhaps? He needs to get on first after again being named on the substitutes bench.

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Coach Stephen Keshi makes three changes to the Nigeria side, bringing in Joseph Yobo, Peter Odemwingie and Michael Babtunde. Safet Susic has packed his midfield for Bosnia with Haris Medunjanin coming in while the inclusion of Toni Sunjic in defence is Bosnia's other alteration.

Good evening and the football matches just keep coming. Tonight, we will be bringing you live text commentary of Bosnia's crucial Group F game against Nigeria - with both sides knowing victory would make them favourites for qualification.

Bosnia looked impressive in their opening 2-1 defeat by Argentina while Nigeria will need to improve on the performance that brought them a disappointing 0-0 draw with Iran.

Argentina's late win over Iran leaves them in command in Group F with the other three sides battling it out to qualify with them.

Twenty six goals for Manchester City last season.

A Premier League title.

A key role in guiding Bosnia-Hercegovina to the World Cup finals for the first time.

Now can Edin Dzeko fire his country to their first ever finals win?

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Nigeria starting XI: Enyeama, Yobo (c), Ambrose, Musa, Odemwingie, Emenike, Mikel, Oshaniwa, Onazi, Babatunde, Omeruo.

Bosnia-Hercegovina starting XI: Begovic, Spahic (c), Besic, Pjanic, Misimovic, Dzeko, Mujdza, Sunjic, Lulic, Medunjanin, Hajrovic.

Nigeria centre-back Godfrey Oboabona injured his ankle against Iran and is likely to be replaced by Joseph Yobo.

The Super Eagles lacked creativity in their first game so may recall Stoke forward Peter Odemwingie.

Bosnia-Hercegovina boss Safet Susic has hinted he will not revert to a 4-4-2 formation, meaning Vedad Ibisevic could again begin on the bench.

Susic hopes captain Emir Spahic will recover from a knee injury to play, while Sejad Salihovic is also doubtful.