Nigeria is now the third-best team in Africa, behind AFCON finalists Senegal, ranked 12th globally, and Morocco, ranked 8th globally.
Polling suggests Mr Ventura may win the most votes, causing widespread dismay.
The envoy made the call on Sunday during the flag-off of the Bikers Carnival, a major activity that features during the festival.
The Alliance of Sahel States accused the Nigerian government of violating its sovereignty
NAF spokesman Ehimen Ejodame disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, critics warn the pressure on Israel could further escalate tensions. Israel and its ally, the United States, have boycotted the conference.
“We will all rue the day this decision was made,” said Ms Badenoch.
German firefighters have arrived in northern Spain to help combat the country’s most severe wildfires in decades.
In southern Spain, night-time lows remained above 30 degrees – a level of sustained heat that experts say can pose serious health risks.
The Falcons will play Portugal in Lisbon on Monday and will then take on the Black Queens of Ghana in Morocco on Sunday, June 29.
