Ibrahim Gusau led a delegation of players, technical and administrative officials, and media to Abidjan for Monday's game against Benin.
Nigeria are fifth in a six-team group but can climb the table with victory against neighbours Benin in Abidjan, Monday.
Chelsea have bolstered their defensive ranks by signing Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer from Fulham on a four-year deal.
"We will approach Friday’s encounter with the right mental attitude.” said Wilfred Ndidi ahead of the match against South Africa.
"They wanted to take off for Uyo but were informed that the (Uyo) Airport only operates from sunrise to sunset."
Kenyan runner Rhonex Kipruto has been stripped of his world record and banned for six years for a doping violation.
Nigeria versus South Africa popular stand tickets will sell for N1,000 while VIP tickets will go for 3,000.
The arrival of the quintet brought the tally of players in camp to 20, three days to the Day 3…
Fifteen players trained on Monday morning in Uyo with five others already in the country trying to find their way.
China's Zhang, 41, scored the biggest win of his career and might have ended former heavyweight champion Wilder's run.