Forward of their ultimate 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, gamers and coaches of Benin Republic have already arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital.
Nevertheless, the hosts, the Tremendous Eagles, are stranded in Luanda, Angola.
The Nigerian delegation’s return has been delayed, on account of a cracked windscreen on the chartered ValueJet Airline plane that was conveying the staff from Polokwane, South Africa.
The plane had made an preliminary cease in Luanda to refuel earlier than embarking on the journey to Uyo.
It nevertheless suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air after take-off, and the pilot guided the airplane safely again to the airport in Luanda.
Eric Chelle and his gamers had been initially anticipated to reach in Uyo on Saturday.
It stays to be seen if the Nigeria Soccer Federation, NFF, could make fast preparations to fly the staff again forward of the essential sport.
A late return to the nation may have an effect on the Eagles’ preparation and coaching, with the 2026 World Cup ticket on the road.
A 2-1 win over Lesotho ensured that Nigeria stays within the race to qualify.
However solely victory towards Gernot Rohr’s males can be sufficient, whereas they hope that South Africa drop factors towards Rwanda.
