Players and officials of the Super Eagles are expected back in the country on Friday, after exiting the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Nigeria lost 2-1 to Argentina in their last Group D fixture on Tuesday.

The team have officially checked out of their hotel rooms, for a return back home according to schedule.

They will leave Russia aboard an Emirates flight.

Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) Second Vice President, Shehu Dikko, led the delegation, along with some members of the NFF executive committee.

However, Not all the 23 players travelled with the team, as some have already left to join their families.