The Digest:
Following a tense 24-hour delay caused by a dramatic mid-air emergency, the Super Eagles have finally arrived in Uyo to prepare for their decisive World Cup qualifier. The team, including stars Victor Osimhen and several Premier League players, landed safely Sunday morning after their initial aircraft developed a cracked windscreen, forcing an emergency return to Angola and a search for a replacement flight.
Key Points:
- The Super Eagles landed in Uyo at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, after a flight incident on Saturday.
- Their chartered ValueJet aircraft suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air after takeoff from Luanda, Angola.
- The pilot made a successful emergency U-turn, landing safely back in Luanda with no injuries.
- The NFF worked with government officials to secure a replacement aircraft from Lagos.
- Key players like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi were on the affected flight.
- The team is now in Uyo to prepare for the crucial World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic.
- The match is a must-win for Nigeria to keep their automatic qualification hopes alive.
Sources: Soccernet
