The league body noted that the present condition of the pitch makes it unsuitable for television broadcast.
The biennial festival is to officially commence on Sunday.
Mr Wike urged protesters to obey court order, and use the national stadium for the protests.
“I am not cynical, I am factual. The critical and bold initiatives embarked upon will yield the desired results.”
“We must have a change of attitude and a change of our mindset.”
“Can we continue to service external debts with 90% of our revenue?” Mr Tinubu asked. “It is a path to destruction. It is not sustainable.”
The Nigerian clubs achieved impressive wins over two defending champions, one four-time winners.
The police, Civil Defence and State Security Service are stationed at different locations around the stadium.
Confusion and uncertainties have trailed the death of Zambian doctor Joseph Kabungo following the Super Eagles’ draw against Ghana.
The raging crowd were said to have smashed the dugout and destroyed everything in sight.
