Cracked plane windshield delays arrival of Super Eagles in Uyo…

The Super Eagles’ journey to Uyo for Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic was cut short on Saturday after the plane carrying the team suffered a broken windshield in mid-air, forcing an emergency return to Luanda, Angola.

In a statement, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said the ValueJet plane carrying the team from Polokwane, South Africa, was forced to turn back shortly after taking off from a refueling stop in Luanda.

“The same plane had previously transported part of the delegation to Polokwane on Thursday evening, arriving in South Africa on Friday morning.

However, on the return journey, the aircraft developed a fault after take-off from Luanda, prompting the pilot to return safely to the airport,” the statement read.

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The NFF added that efforts are underway to ensure the team’s timely arrival in Uyo, with ValueJet and relevant government authorities, including the Ministers of Aviation and Foreign Affairs, as well as the President’s Chief of Staff, working to secure the necessary permits for an alternative aircraft to collect the delegation.

The Super Eagles are expected to arrive in Uyo ahead of their crucial qualifier against the Squirrels of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday. [Prompt News]