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There was a moment of panic on Saturday after a ValueJet aircraft carrying Nigeria’s Super Eagles from South Africa made an emergency landing in Angola due to a crack detected in one of the plane’s windows, News360 Nigeria reports.

News360 Nigeria reports that a top official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) who was among the team’s contingent confirmed the incident, describing it as “a close call that could have been worse.”

The aircraft had departed South Africa en route to Uyo, Akwa Ibom, where the national team is expected to play a crucial World Cup qualifying match. However, the pilot reportedly detected the fault midair and diverted to Angola for an emergency landing to ensure the safety of everyone on board.

The Super Eagles are currently in a tight race for qualification from Group C of the FIFA World Cup African qualifiers after Friday’s round of matches left Benin Republic, South Africa, and Nigeria all still in contention.

With one matchday left, Benin Republic lead the group with 17 points, followed by South Africa with 15 points and Nigeria with 14 points.

In Durban, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana were held to a goalless draw by Zimbabwe, delaying their qualification hopes.

Coach Hugo Broos’ side must now defeat Rwanda in their final fixture to stay in contention.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a vital 2–1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane, with captain William Troost-Ekong scoring from the penalty spot and Akor Adams adding a second goal to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Benin Republic maintained their lead with a late 1–0 victory against Rwanda, courtesy of Tosin Aiyegun’s strike, leaving the group’s final matches on Tuesday as the ultimate decider for who qualifies automatically for the 2026 World Cup.

cathodekazim:
Actually if the pilot has continued with the flight, nothing would have happened as airplane screen has several layers of protective covering but kudos to the pilot. Safety first

cathodekazim:
Actually if the pilot has continued with the flight, nothing would have happened as airplane screen has several layers of protective covering but kudos to the pilot. Safety first

Pootle:
everything about this country always shaking

TempleHouse:
This is a good sign that NIGERIA will NOT QUALIFY for the World Cup.

Hallelujah ✋✋

cathodekazim:
Actually if the pilot has continued with the flight, nothing would have happened as airplane screen has several layers of protective covering but kudos to the pilot. Safety first

trytillmake:
Oga first of all it's not yr life that's at stake, air pressure on that crack might also result to severe consequences, beter to be safe than sorry

TempleHouse:
This is a good sign that NIGERIA will NOT QUALIFY for the World Cup.

Hallelujah ✋✋

ify2016:
Glory be to God o. God has been so faithful

cathodekazim:
Actually if the pilot has continued with the flight, nothing would have happened as airplane screen has several layers of protective covering but kudos to the pilot. Safety first

DrAda:
Very dangerous. Glad they took no chances

PepeXKermit:
Several layers, you mean just 2? What are you people smoking?

cathodekazim:
Actually if the pilot has continued with the flight, nothing would have happened as airplane screen has several layers of protective covering but kudos to the pilot. Safety first