Edin Dzeko makes his last international appearance for Bosnia-Herzegovina

The striker, on a regular basis in Germany's Schalke, is noted for 73 goals in 151 international matches before the Nations League meeting with Sweden.

The 152nd, where he is expected to start against Blågult, will be Edin Dzeko's last.

- I'm a little confused, I don't know what to feel. I want to enjoy it and try to get a good result. In the end, that's what matters most to me. We will try to do our best, although there will be a lot of emotions, Dzeko said at a press conference before the shocker.

Highly praised: "Huge"

Dzeko is described as a force that united Bosnia-Herzegovina in football - not least in a union that was often characterized by schisms.

- It is huge. Dzeko is not only our best footballer, but also the greatest regardless of Bosnian sport ever. He is the player who had the greatest influence on our society. It is the biggest of matches for everyone in Bosnia-Herzegovina, says journalist Adis Hadzic, journalist at Nova TV.

- The atmosphere will be huge tomorrow. It will be a match full of emotions.

Adis Hadzic is urging the Bosnian FA to keep Dzeko in some form going forward.

- I think it must happen. Every door in this building must be open to him.

Convincing: "That's why we're here"

Confederation captain Sergej Barbarez also pays tribute to his standard-bearer.

- The fact that we are all here today for his sake says a lot. This is a small country with few masters. He is one of them. It will be an emotional moment, which we will try to balance.

Dzeko has previously represented clubs such as Wolfsburg, Manchester City, Roma, Inter, Fenerbahce and Fiorentina.

The match between Sweden and Bosnia-Herzegovina will be played on Friday at the Bilino Polje stadium in Zenica, starting at 20.45.