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Nigeria and Bosnia and Herzegovina both make changes

Both Nigeria and Bosnia and Herzegovina have made changes to their lineups for their meeting in Cuiabá.

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Nigeria 1, Bosnia-Herzegovina 0: Super Eagles eliminate Dragons

Both Nigeria and Bosnia have made changes to their starting lineups ahead of their important clash in Cuiabá.

For Nigeria, centre-back Godfrey Oboabona was doubtful before the match and has been left out for Joseph Yobo, while coach Stephen Keshi has looked to fix his side's attacking woes by introducing Peter Odemwingie and Michel Babatunde in place of Ramon Azeez and Victor Moses.

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Meanwhile Bosnia coach Safet Sušić has dropped a couple of defenders after his side lost to Argentina. Centre-back Ermin Bičakčić and left-back Sead Kolašinac are both relegated to the bench, with Haris Medunjanin and Toni Šunjić slotting in.

Nigeria starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Vincent Enyeama; Juwon Oshaniwa, Joseph Yobo, Kenneth Omeruo, Efe Ambrose; Ogenyi Onazi, John Obi Mikel; Michel Babatunde, Peter Odemingie, Ahmed Musa; Emmanuel Emenike.

Bosnia and Herzegovina (4-2-3-1): Asmir Begović; Senad Lulić, Emir Spahić, Toni Šunjić, Mensur Mujdža; Haris Medunjanin, Muhamed Bešić; Zvjezdan Misimović, Miralem Pjanić, Izet Hajrović; Edin Džeko.

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