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CUIABA, Brazil -- Nigeria ended a 16-year wait for a victory in a World Cup match Saturday, beating Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 courtesy of Peter Odemwingies first-half goal and knocking the tournament newcomers out of contention. Only a point is needed by Nigeria from its last Group F game -- against already-qualified Argentina -- to reach the knockout stage after Odemwingie finished from close range in the 29th minute following one of many powerful runs by his strike partner Emmanuel Emenike. Playing hours after Ghanas plucky 2-2 draw with Germany, Nigeria gave African football another lift following its continents inauspicious start to the tournament. Prior to Saturday, the five African teams had claimed just one win and a draw in seven matches in Brazil. "Its something awesome for Africa," said Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, who tipped Edin Dzekos shot onto the post in the final few seconds to preserve the win. "Africa needed that win, something to boost the confidence back home." The Bosnians are sure to go home after the group stage, and will wonder if things may have gone differently had Dzekos goal in the 21st minute not been ruled out for offside. Replays appeared to show the officials may have got the call wrong. "The referee was shameful for this competition," Dzeko said. But Nigeria deserved its win, with Emenike causing all sorts of problems for Bosnia-Herzegovinas defence with his strength and direct running in energy-sapping conditions in the western Brazilian city of Cuiaba. At the other end, the experienced Joseph Yobo was back as captain and marshalled the defence in his 99th international game. Dzeko and the Bosnians technical midfielders carved out few clear-cut opportunities. "They surprised us with their speed and movement," Bosnia-Herzegovina coach Safet Susic said. "They wanted to win probably that much more than us." There was added motivation for Keshis team, which was seeking to boost the spirits of Nigerians in the wake of a suicide bombing attack at a World Cup viewing site in the northeast of their country. At least 14 people died in the blast. After weathering a bright start by the Bosnians, Nigeria went ahead when Emenike powered past the tame challenge of Bosnia defender Emir Spahic, charged down the right flank and crossed for Odemwingie, who shot first-time through the legs of goalkeeper Asmir Begovic -- his teammate at English club Stoke. Odemwingie is back in the World Cup squad after two years away from the national team following a falling-out with Keshi, and he was starting after an impressive cameo as a substitute in the 0-0 draw with Iran. "I couldnt dream of a better comeback in a tournament like the World Cup," Odemwingie said. "I have had to start building from scratch. Everyone had faith in me." After the goal, Nigeria dominated and only a slew of smart saves by Begovic, who denied Michael Babatunde and Emenike, prevented the African champions from going further ahead. Dzeko -- compared with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar by Susic in the build-up to the match -- had a disappointing night, with his finishing off-key and control poor at times. When he did find the target, he was either denied by the officials or by that late, brilliant save from Enyeama. The Bosnians have one game left, against Iran on Wednesday, to try to end their debut World Cup with at least a point to show for their efforts. Ahkello Witherspoon Jersey . Murray, the defending champion and No. 3 seed, claimed his first match win at Queens in 2005 and went on to win the Wimbledon warmup three times. But he failed to take advantage of eight set points after leading the first-set tiebreaker 6-2, and Stepanek survived to convert with his second set point. 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Previously, drivers were not eligible until they had been retired for three years, so drivers can continue to compete and still reach the hall.CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Marc Gasol isnt reading too much into the Memphis Grizzlies first 3-0 start.Thats better than being 0-3, he said with a shrug of his shoulders.Gasol scored 22 points, Zach Randolph had 12 points and 12 rebounds and the Grizzlies defeated the Charlotte Hornets 71-69 on Saturday night.Gasol said the Grizzlies, who played without the concussion-sidelined Courtney Lee, will have to improve dramatically on offence if they hope to keep winning. They beat the Hornets despite shooting 36 per cent from the field.It wasnt pretty, Gasol said. It felt like a quarter was missing. But well take the win.The Hornets (1-1) were led by Al Jefferson, who scored 19 points on 8-of-19 shooting. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 11 points and 12 rebounds, but the teams big free-agent acquisition, Lance Stephenson, scored two points and didnt play in the fourth quarter.The Hornets gave Stephenson a $27 million, three-year contract in the off-season.But coach Steve Clifford used Gary Neal late in the game. He also seemed to send a message to Stephenson afterwards.He just didnt play very well, Clifford said. I coach to win. I went with the team that played the best. The guys that know what theyre doing out there and played the best are the guys that played. The guys that continue to play like that will be the guys that play.Stephenson, who has been bothered by a groin injury, stood near the end of the bench for most of the last five minutes and cheered his teammates, although he looked a little perturbed.Im frustrated, Stephenson said. But thats part of being a pro, just learning from your mistakes, getting better every time and have no regrets.With the Grizzlies trailing 69-68, Gasol scored off a drive on a pick-and-roll and drew a foul from Marvin Williams for a 3-point play 58 seconds left.They were playing so far off the pick-and-roll, I made a little space and just drove it to the basket and got lucky and scored, Gasol said.Kemba Walker, who made two big shots including the overtime winner in the opener against Milwaukee, missed a 16-foot jumper with 5 seconds left that would have tied the game.ddddddddddddThe Grizzlies limited Charlottes version of the big three — Jefferson, Stephenson and Walker — to a combined six points on 2-of-14 shooting to take a 36-30 lead at halftime. Kidd-Gilchrist kept Charlotte in the game with 10 points and 10 rebounds in the first half.To go 2-1 on your first week Id be high -fiving you, bot to go 3-0 and beating Indiana on the road is very good, Grizzlies coach David Joerger said.BENCH PLAYGrizzlies starters outscored opposing starters 171-95 in their previous two games, but the teams bench production had been limited. Vince Carter gave Memphis a boost with nine points, although the Grizzlies reserves were still outscored 29-20.NO DefenceClifford was visibly upset with his teams play, particularly on defence, and pounded a table several times during his news conference as if slamming home a point. The disappointment, to be honest, if we defend in the last three minutes, we win the game, Clifford said. So we bit on two shot fakes that you cant do in this league. ... Two blown coverages and two things we worked on this morning. We did a good job the whole game but two bad individual defensive plays and two blown coverages in the last three minutes cost us. Its disappointing. Very disappointing.___TIP-INSGrizzlies: Joerger said Lee will be out a while with a concussion. Lee was injured in the first half of Memphiss 97-89 win over Indiana on Friday. Tayshaun Prince started in his place.Hornets: Bobby Phills retired No. 13 jersey has returned to the rafters in Charlotte. The Hornets raised Phills jersey during a ceremony at halftime. Phills jersey originally was raised at the Charlotte Coliseum on Feb. 9, 2000, following his death in an automobile accident a month earlier. When the Hornets moved to New Orleans, his retired jersey went with the team.UP NEXTGrizzlies: Host New Orleans on Monday.Hornets: Play at New York Knicks on Sunday. 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