Turkey-based defender Bright Osayi-Samuel is the only Super Eagles call-up yet to join the squad in Uyo, but officials informed SCORENigeria will now join up tomorrow.
However, it could not be ascertained why he has been delayed.
His late arrival will effectively rule him out of Friday’s first clash against Libya.
The Fenerbache star missed last month’s 2025 AFCON qualifiers due to injury.