- Makes emergency landing in Angola
The aircraft conveying Nigeria’s Super Eagles from South Africa to Uyo for their final World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic made an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday after developing a technical fault mid-air.
The ValueJet aircraft, which initially stopped in Luanda to refuel, reportedly turned back about 25 minutes after take-off when a crack appeared on the aircraft’s windshield, prompting the pilot to initiate emergency procedures.
All players, officials, and government delegates on board were safely evacuated upon landing.
The team is said to be waiting for the airlines’ response and further arrangements to continue their journey to Uyo ahead of the crucial qualifier.