Adeleye said, “My journey did not happen by accident; preparations started long before I stepped onto the court.’’
City equalised 10 minutes later through Bernardo Silva who stretched to put a header by Erling Haaland into the net.
Ikorodu City have not lost at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, playing 13 home matches with nine wins and four draws.
Tunisia’s Wassim Essid defeated Benin Republic’s Salifou Abdel-Kader 4–2 to book a spot in the quarter-finals.
He said the timely release of funds would significantly enhance the preparation of national teams.
Despite creating numerous chances in Saturday’s clash, the first half of the encounter ended goalless.
Mr Tinubu also ordered a review of allocations for sporting activities currently spread across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).
Nigeria’s appearance at the Winter Olympics began in 2018 at the PyeongChang Games in South Korea, where the country made its debut.
Arsenal fans will now focus their attention on the game between Liverpool and second-placed Manchester City on Sunday.
It is the first time the Red Devils have recorded four successive league victories in almost two years.
