“SUPER EAGLES’ CLOSE CALL: PLANE MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING DUE TO CRACKED WINDSCREEN”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–A chartered Airplane conveying Nigeria’s Super Eagles to Uyo for their crucial World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic made an emergency landing due to a cracked windscreen. The incident delayed the team’s arrival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State .
Details of the Incident.
According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the pilot detected the fault mid-air and diverted for an emergency landing. A top NFF official described the incident as “a close call that could have been worse.”
Team’s Safety.
The safety of the Super Eagles and team officials is paramount, and fortunately, everyone on board is safe. The team is expected to play their World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic in Uyo.
Investigation Expected.
The incident is expected to be investigated, and the cause of the cracked windscreen will be determined. The NFF will likely provide further updates on the team’s status and the match schedule.
The race for qualification from Group C of the FIFA World Cup African qualifiers is set to go down to the wire after another dramatic round of matches on Friday left Benin Republic, South Africa, and Nigeria all still in contention.
With just one matchday remaining, Benin Republic currently lead the table with 17 points, followed closely by South Africa on 15 points and Nigeria on 14 points.
The decisive final fixtures on Tuesday will determine who clinches the group’s sole automatic ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
In Durban, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana were frustrated by Zimbabwe, settling for a goalless draw that dashed their hopes of early qualification. Hugo Broos’ men must now defeat Rwanda in their final game to have any chance of topping the group
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