Chairman of the state Sports Commission, Desmond Enabulele, said sports remain the fastest vehicle to empower youths.
25 players took part in the team’s training on Thursday ahead of the round of 16 match against Mozambique on Monday.
Ojo further explained that the race was first started as a way to discover and groom talents at the local level for global stardom.
“I am committed to the club’s future even if others won’t lead,” Mr Nwifuru said.
City controlled 67 per cent of the ball and registered 14 shots, yet could not breach a resolute Sunderland defence on a freezing New Year’s Day in the North East.
The Africa Cup of Nations is about celebrating the vibrant cultures across the continent with fans, most of whom show these colours in the stands.
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.
