His comment comes after Obi joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, about three years after they contested on a joint ticket.

The hosts are the favourites to win the AFCON given their home advantage and that they are Africa's leading side in the FIFA world rankings.

Datti said this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television The Morning Brief . He wants a new generation of leaders to emerge.

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua paid a moving tribute on Thursday to the two close friends killed in a car crash in Nigeria.