The Super Eagles have landed in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, ahead of their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture.
The team arrived at Victor Attah International Airport at 8:05 a.m. on Sunday, following an unexpected travel delay.
The setback came after a mid-air emergency on Saturday while the team was flying from Polokwane, South Africa, to Uyo.
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The ValueJet plane, carrying players, coaches, and government officials, had stopped in Luanda, Angola, to refuel.
Although the flight initially resumed as planned, it had to return to Luanda just 25 minutes later after a loud crack was heard in the aircraft’s windshield, prompting the pilot to make a precautionary U-turn.
All passengers safely disembarked when the plane landed back in Luanda.
Nigeria Football Federation officials confirmed that emergency protocols were followed, and the airline later arranged an alternative aircraft to complete the journey.
The Super Eagles, currently second in their group, are scheduled to face Benin Republic in their crucial final qualifying match.
The team is set to hold a light training session later today at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
