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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles finally arrive Uyo for Benin Republic clash
The Super Eagles overcame a 24-hour delay caused by a cracked windscreen mid-flight and now prepare for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic.
- Sunday morning saw the Super Eagles of Nigeria touch down at Victor Attah International Airport around 8.05 am ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic team at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
- After takeoff from a refuelling stop in Angola, the ValueJet aircraft developed a cracked windscreen, so the pilot returned for an emergency landing in Luanda where passengers disembarked.
- NFF arranged an alternative aircraft from Lagos to pick up the delegation in Luanda, and after airport formalities the squad moved to Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Uyo, to prepare for light training at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
- A win in Uyo would secure Nigeria's place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but they must win and hope South Africa drop points amid goal difference concerns.
- A tense 24-hour delay meant the Super Eagles squad faced a disrupted return journey from Polokwane, South Africa, after their 2 1 victory over Lesotho on Saturday.
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World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles Arrive Uyo After Mid-air Scare In Angola - Daily Trust
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived safely in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after a flight disruption forced their aircraft to make an emergency return to Luanda, Angola. Daily Trust had reported how the ValueJet aircraft conveying the team developed a cracked windscreen shortly after takeoff from a refuelling stop in Angola. According to the NFF, the team was en route to Nigeria on Saturday following their 2–1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane, So…
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles finally arrive Uyo for Benin Republic clash
The Super Eagles have finally arrived Uyo ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday 10 encounter against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. The players and their officials were earlier expected to arrive the Akwa Ibom’s state capital on Saturday but were delayed by a flight hitch. A cracked windscreen on the charted ValueJet Airline aircraft forced the pilot to land the plane in Angola on Saturday. The contingent arrived Uyo around 8.05 …
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After a turbulent two-day journey, the Super Eagles arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, yesterday morning to begin preparations for their last Group C 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, tomorrow.The post After turbulent two-day trip, Eagles begin preparation to contain Cheetahs appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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