The aircraft carrying Nigeria's Super Eagles from South Africa to Uyo for their final World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic made an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday after developing a technical fault mid-air.
The ValueJet aircraft, which had earlier stopped in Luanda to refuel, reportedly turned back about 25 minutes after take-off when a loud crack appeared on the windshield, prompting the pilot to activate emergency protocols.
All players, officials, and government delegates aboard were safely evacuated after landing.