SUPER Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has announced the passing of his father.Nwabali took to his Instagram story on Friday to share a post announcing the passing of the father with a tearful emoji.
The Chippa United of South Africa goalkeeper did not disclose the cause of the father’s death but wrote: “Rest in peace, dad.”
Nwabali was in goal on Thursday when Nigeria held Benin Republic to a draw in a qualification game for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Eagles had already qualified for the competition heading into Thursday’s match, which was played in Ivory Coast; the 1-1 draw means they will finish the group as leaders.
Some Eagles fans have blamed Stanley Nwabali for the first half scored by the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. They say he was shambolic in the encounter. Perhaps, the possible ill health of his father may be just the reason.
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