Gambia Soccer Team's Near-Death Experience on Flight to Africa Cup of Nations

Emergency landing saves team from potential carbon monoxide poisoning as oxygen supply fails on plane

The Gambia national soccer team experienced a near-death incident when the oxygen supply failed on their flight to the Africa Cup of Nations.
The plane was forced to make an emergency landing just nine minutes into the flight, with players suffering from strong headaches and extreme dizziness.
The team's coach, Tom Saintfiet, said the team could have died from carbon monoxide poisoning if the flight had continued for another half hour.
Air Cote d'Ivoire, the airline responsible for the flight, confirmed there was a pressurization problem and is further assessing the situation.
Despite the traumatic experience, the team is expected to continue their journey to the tournament.