Players of Dolphins did not report to camp on December 27 as earlier announced but will not stay home until January 7, the club have said.
Media officer of the club, China Acheru, said this was as a result of the uncertainties surrounding the kick off of the 2013 Nigeria Premier League season.
"When we sent our players off for Christmas, we gave them a three-day break because at that time we thought the league would start on January 5th or 12th.
"From all indications the season will not start until February and the management of the team agreed that a few days won't kill the players considering we have a long season ahead," Acheru said.
"The management have advised the players to stay at home until next week. We need them fresh for the league and as was stated earlier, a few days won't kill us."
Dolphins had delayed their pre-season camping to Nnewi by two weeks when the initial kick-off date of December 8 became doubtful.
The players however eventually proceeded to Nnewi and spent two weeks there before returning to Port Harcourt in the first week of December.
