After a frightening mid-air incident forced their chartered flight to make an emergency landing in Angola on Saturday, the Super Eagles have at last landed in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The team touched down safely at the Victor Attah International Airport at 8:05 a.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
The aircraft, which was conveying the team from Polokwane, South Africa, to Uyo, developed a cracked windscreen shortly after taking off from Luanda, Angola, where it had stopped to refuel.
The pilot’s prompt action and professionalism ensured the safety of everyone on board.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) swiftly activated emergency logistics, dispatching another aircraft from Lagos to convey the team to Uyo.
The delegation, including key players like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi, arrived safely in Uyo, ready to focus on their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic.
The Super Eagles will face the Benin Republic in a make-or-break match that could define Nigeria’s qualification hopes. With their safe landing now confirmed, the team can focus on securing maximum points in what many have described as a “must-win” encounter.
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