The government described the Panthers’ outing in Morocco as ‘dishonorable,’ adding that it was below the standard expected by the country’s authorities.
The 45-year-old joined Chelsea from Leicester City in 2024 after winning the EFL Championship to oversee the ongoing project at the club.
Nigeria finished the group stage with a maximum of nine points and will face a third-placed team from Group F in the round of 16. The match will be played on Monday in Fès.
Cameroon and Ivory Coast picking the two automatic tickets from Group F.
The player described the decision as shameful.
Ugandan national team head coach Paul Put said on Tuesday that the Super Eagles have the team to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
After a dominant start in the match, Onuachu opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 28th minute.
The late Ghami was among the team members who managed Joshua to his historic heavyweight titles over Wladimir Klitschko in 2017.
Morocco finished the group stage as Group A winners with seven points.
Oswin Appollis sealed the victory for South Africa eight minutes from normal time.
