Officials have alleged that South African authorities have refused to provide landing space and time for the chartered flight that is scheduled to fly the Super Eagles to a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
The Super Eagles plan to depart Nigeria Sunday morning ahead of Tuesday’s showdown against home team Bafana Bafana.
The South African authorities have also insisted on players and fans to apply for entry visas, as first reported by SCORENigeria
This has forced the drastic cut in the number of fans that will accompany the team to South Africa.
South Africa lead Group C World Cup qualifying group with 16 points from seven points.
However, Nigeria reduced the gap at the top of the standings after a laboured 1-0 home win over Rwanda today.
They now have 10 points, six points adrift of the group leaders.
