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The former Manchester United right-back and current Young Boys player, was among the passengers on the flight.
A grave crisis unfolded as the Gambia national football team embarked on their journey to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast.
The plane they were aboard suffered a critical failure in its oxygen supply, prompting an emergency landing in Banjul. This alarming situation led to several players and staff members experiencing severe illness, marked by intense dizziness and headaches, with some not awakening until after landing, as per Mirror.
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Saidy Janko's Account of the Incident
According to Mirror Football on X, Saidy Janko, the former Manchester United right-back and current Young Boys player, was among the passengers on the flight. He expressed his distress over the Gambia Football Federation's handling of the situation, deeming it "unacceptable." In a detailed recount on Instagram, Janko described the unbearable heat and oxygen deprivation on the plane, which left many passengers severely unwell.
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He highlighted the dire consequences the team narrowly avoided, owing to the pilot's swift decision to return to land.
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Investigation and Aftermath
Following the incident, the Gambia Football Federation issued a statement acknowledging the emergency and assuring the public that the team was safe and healthy.
Preliminary investigations pointed to a loss of cabin pressure and oxygen, with further assessments being carried out by Air Cote d'Ivoire's technical team.
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Meanwhile, the team awaited further instructions at the Ocean Bay Hotel, with their participation in the tournament hanging in the balance.
This incident occurred against tension between the players and the Gambia Football Federation regarding bonus payments.
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The players had earlier boycotted a training session, demanding bonuses for qualifying for the Nations Cup. Amid these challenges, the team's readiness and morale for the upcoming matches against formidable opponents like Senegal, Guinea, and Cameroon remain uncertain.
The incident underscores the importance of stringent safety measures in sports logistics and the need for governing bodies to ensure the well-being of athletes during international travel.
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