Nigerians seek World Cup win to lift somber mood
Stephen Keshi's Nigeria squad wants more than just three points against Bosnia-Herzegovina to revive its World Cup campaign on Saturday. Saddened by a bomb blast that killed 14 people at a World Cup viewing site, he said the African champions also want to try to put a "smile on Nigerian faces" by producing a performance to be proud of in their second game in Brazil. "Our heart goes out to these people," Joseph Yobo, who is set to captain Nigeria in the Group F match, said Friday. "I think without fans, football would not be enjoyable. "All we can do is do well for our country." The bomb blast occurred in Damaturu on Tuesday as fans watched the game between Brazil and Mexico. Witnesses said a suicide bomber drove a tricycle taxi packed with explosives into the area. At least 26 people were wounded in the incident, which took place a day after Nigeria started the World Cup with a disappointing 0-0 draw against Iran. Nigerian authoriti