By our reporter 11.10.2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Saturday were marooned in Launda, Angola where their chattered ValueJet Airline aircraft landed after suffering a cracked windshield after takeoff.
The Super Eagles Friday had left Polokwane where they beat Lesotho 2-1 and were headed back to Uyo where they will face Benin Republic in Tuesday’s crucial World Cup qualifier.
However, after a routine refueling stop in Luanda, Angola the aircraft suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air after take-off, and the pilot did well to guide the airplane safely back to the airport in Luanda.
ValueJet Airline and the relevant Federal Government of Nigeria authorities including the Hon. Minister of Aviation, the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Chief of Staff to Mr. President are working assiduously to get the necessary overflying and landing permits for another aircraft to fly from Lagos, pick the delegation in Luanda and fly them to Uyo.
The Super Eagles need to beat Benin Republic’s Cheetahs by as much as three goals and hope that Rwanda beat or draw with South Africa to stand a chance of qualify.
Super Eagles stranded in Launda, Angola.