Peter Odemwingie believes Nigeria can reach World Cup final

Stoke City forward Osaze Odemwingie scored the only goal of the game against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday to put Nigeria to break the jinx that has held Nigeria on a path of failure since France 1998, he also broke a personal goal drought and he put Nigeria on the verge of last 16 action.

African champions Nigeria only need a point against Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on Wednesday to ensure they progress from Group F along with the South Americans, regardless what the game against Iran and Bosnia ends with.

Odemwingie whose wife also welcomed a baby just about two weeks ago believes Nigeria have what it takes to go all the way to the final, and the 32-year-old revealed that he is not the only one who is optimistic about their chances.

"I saw a Brazilian on the street who told me he foresaw Nigeria playing the final against Brazil and I said to myself why not, going by the level of our players and the fact that they are yet to peak," Odemwingie said.

"But mark my words - we have a very resilient defence, a creative midfield and an attack force that can trouble any defence in the world, if we played to our potentials, we can go all the way."

32 year-old Osaze Odewingie revealed to Pulse Sports in an exclusive interview after the defeat of Bosnia: ''I am inspired by the team's performance. This gives me faith that we can go far in this tournament.''

Nigeria's qualification to the second round in Brazil will make the third time the African team will play in the last 16 having done that in USA and France 98.