In their first World Cup as an independent nation, Bosnia-Herzegovina will be looking to Edin Dzeko to inspire their World Cup challenge.

The Manchester City striker, who is Bosnia's all-time record goalscorer, is hopeful of his nation's chances and desperate to make an impact in Brazil.

While they face a tricky opening fixture against one of the favourites, Argentina, Bosnia are entitled to believe a last-16 place is up for grabs with Iran and Nigeria very beatable opposition.

Dzeko will not allow his side get carried away, however, and is fully focussed on pleasing his compatriots.

"The feeling is unbelievable, indescribable," said Dezko about qualifying for the tournament in Brazil. "People are so proud back home, I am getting calls from family and friends all the time.

"We have played our hearts out for the national team and the fans have supported us with all [of] theirs. I know so many Bosnians are already going to get bank loans so that they can come to Brazil and cheer us on.

"It is a huge moment in our history, it means so much to the people. To go to Brazil is something I would have fantasised about as a kid. We must take our chance to show the world what we can do."

Dzeko will be partnered by Stuttgart's Vedad Ibisevic to make up Bosnia's front line and the 28-year-old believes the pair's understanding will be a major asset for Bosnia.

"We work well together and we have an understanding. We know each other’s movements and what passes to make. We have been a good attacking machine in qualifying," said Dzeko of the partnership.

"A good spell of time working together should have us recapturing our team spirit and unity. That is what it is all about for Bosnia, we need to show we are the mighty Dragons.

"It is every forward’s dream to win something like that, and you never know. I want to score goals and do well for the side, but the team is more important than any personal awards, or trying to have more goals than anyone else. It is all about Bosnia, not Edin Dzeko." 

Bosnia open their Brazil campaign against Argentina in Rio's Maracana stadium at 2am tomorrow morning.