Coach Stephen Says They Must Change Game To Beat Bosnia

The Nigerian team was tactically bereft, lacking in technical depth and lackadaisical in play; resultant of impeded communication within the team stemming from lack of concentration on the field.

The team hardly recorded any clean, direct shot; most every shot that went straight at goal landed calmly in the hands of the Iranian goalkeeper. They should take kicking lessons, ball control coaching and accurate ball passes.

At the end of 90 minutes, the eagles with an 'uninspiring' performance, topped possession with 63% to 37% and handing Iran a record first time World Cup opener that didn't end in a defeat.

Stephen Keshi, clearly unimpressed did not lash his boys, he however, is not happy.

Speaking to Optima Live, the coach said ''the boys were too nervous and unsettled:''You don't do that at this stage.''

He believes like we hope that the team can come out of this tough situation they put themselves and maybe qualify for the second round, goalkeeper Enyeama thinks so too.

''It happens in football. We didn't perform as expected but we have to move on.

''I wanted a win but must take a draw. We must do better to get a win against Bosnia,'' Keshi added.

Nigeria play hard fighting Bosnians on Saturday, and that match is a decider to Nigeria's stay or exit in the tournament.

Bosnia, known for their fighting spirit and unpredictability are in a worse situation than the eagles, having lost the first game to Argentina, Edin Dzeko and his teammates will come up with everything under their coffer to ensure that they either beat or draw Nigeria.