
The Digest:
The Super Eagles' return to Nigeria was abruptly halted after their aircraft suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air. According to the NFF, the ValueJet flight made an emergency return to Luanda, Angola, forcing an urgent search for a replacement aircraft and casting a symbolic shadow over the team's precarious journey to the 2026 World Cup.
Key Points:
- The Super Eagles' aircraft made an emergency landing in Luanda after a mid-air windscreen crack.
- The NFF confirmed the incident, praising the pilot for a safe return with no casualties.
- The team was returning from a crucial 2-1 away victory against Lesotho.
- The incident delays the squad's preparation for a must-win qualifier against the Benin Republic in Uyo.
- Nigeria sits third in Group C with 14 points, behind Benin (17) and South Africa (15).
- The NFF is working with government officials to secure a replacement aircraft from Lagos.
- Nigeria must beat Benin and hope South Africa drops points to keep its automatic qualification hopes alive.
Sources: NFF Communications