The Bafana Bafana of South Africa are expected to arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom Stateon Monday evening ahead of their final Nations Cup qualifying tie against the Super Eagles slated for Wednesday.
Although the South Africa Football Association does not have the permit to land their chartered aircraft at the Ibom International Airport, the Nigeria Football Federation is working round the clock to ensure the permit is granted for their plane before it departs Johannesburg at 1pm on Monday.
The delegation will be composed of 26 players and 15 officials.
The South Africans have sealed their place at the next edition of the Nations Cup following a 2-1 win over Sudan in Durban on Saturday.