The minister thanked Mr Tinubu for approving the funds, noting that “it reflects his love for sports.”
“As you take on your opponents, remember that you carry with you the hopes and dreams of over 200 million Nigerians.”
Nigeria won the Nations Cup in 1980, 1994, and 2013.
The Eagles pipped Syli Nationale 1-0 in a group phase encounter at the 2019 AFCON in Egypt.
The Napoli forward was Nigeria’s most prolific goalscorer in 2023.
Super Eagles will represent Nigeria at the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.
The Super Eagles open their campaign against Equatorial Guinea on January 14, followed by a mouth-watering clash with hosts Cote D’Ivoire on January 18.
Mr Partey will remain in London to recover an injury that has kept him out of action for some time.
“We are hoping that we are going to make the best out of it
It said that more than 70 nationalities have applied to cover Africa’s biggest event.
