The Nigerian Super Eagles will depart the country tonight for France ahead of Friday’s friendly against Mali.
Four officials including caretaker coach Salisu Yusuf have been granted visas, while others will know their fate later today.
Several holidaying players like Musa Mohammed, Brown Ideye, Elderson Echiejile and Ogneyi Onazi are expected to be part of the team leaving tonight.
Nigeria face Mali in Rouen with the game scheduled to start at 7pm local time.
The other match will be in Luxembourg on May the 31st.
Both games are aimed at preparing for the the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, which begin in October.