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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles in Emergency Landing in Angola Due to Cracked Windscreen of Aircraft
- Nigeria's football team, the Super Eagles, made an emergency landing due to a cracked windscreen on their aircraft after taking off from Angola.
- The Nigerian Football Federation confirmed that the pilot of the ValueJet Airline aircraft initiated emergency procedures 25 minutes into the flight.
- All passengers, including players and officials, were safely evacuated upon landing.
- Nigeria is currently third in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, needing to win against Benin, who are leading the group by three points.
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Nigerian National Football Team Escapes Unscathed After Emergency Landing Due to Crack in Windshield
The plane carrying the Nigerian national football team had to make an emergency landing on its way back from the World Cup qualifier against Lesotho due to a crack in the windshield.
The selection of Nigeria experienced a tense time this Saturday when the plane moving them from South Africa to Uyo (Nigeria) had to make an emergency landing in Luanda (Angola) after a fracture in the windshield of the cabin was detected. wf_cms.rss.read_more
Nigeria's national team is abruptly stopped on the return flight by a World Cup qualifying game in South Africa. The pilot is forced to turn around. "A loud crack on the plane has been worried.
World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles finally arrive in Uyo after mid-air scare
The team flight touched down at the Victor Attah International Airport at exactly 8:05 a.m. on Sunday after an unexpected travel delay. The post World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles finally arrive in Uyo after mid-air scare appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The players, among them several stars, were rescued by the cold blood and heroic act of the pilot, who made an emergency landing
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