“The heartwarming exploits of our beloved Super Eagles at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire are another case in point,” said the government.
“I am very optimistic that we can defeat Cameroon and go all the way, but we need to score goals; Nigerians want to see goals,” he said.
Renard currently manages France’s national female football team.
Four-time champions Ghana and 2019 champions Algeria were all bundled out by less fancied opponents.
Nigeria will face a familiar foe in Cameroon. Survival Côte d’Ivoire will clash with searing Senegal.
Mr Blinken will hold bilateral talks with the Nigerian delegation headed by Mr Tinubu.
The windows of the bus were also shattered.
Guinea Football Federation media manager Amadou Makadji said six people were confirmed dead in the celebrations.
Amnesty International urged the U.S. official to press Mr Tinubu on his promise to protect the country and its citizens.
“Indeed, that was what gave the Super Eagles the strength they needed to hold on for the famous victory,” he said.
