Stanley Nwabali Mourns Father’s Death After AFCON Match

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2 years ago

November 15, 2024

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Stanley Nwabali, the talented goalkeeper for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, has suffered a tragic loss with the passing of his father.

He shared the heartbreaking news on his Instagram story early Friday morning.

In his post, Nwabali expressed his grief with a tearful emoji and a short but emotional message that read, “Rest in peace, dad.”

Although the Chippa United player didn’t provide details about the cause of his father’s death

The tragic news comes shortly after Nwabali’s impressive performance in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Benin Republic during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

The match, which took place on Thursday night in Abidjan, saw Nwabali showcasing his skills as he led his team with determination.

However, this personal tragedy might affect his participation in Nigeria’s next AFCON qualifier against Rwanda, scheduled to hold in Uyo.

The Super Eagles’ technical crew is yet to announce any decision regarding Nwabali’s availability for the upcoming match.

However, it is likely he will take time off to mourn and be with his family during this difficult period.

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is also expected to release a statement expressing their support for him.

Ronaldo Under Spotlight as Portugal Prepare for Match Following Messi’s Hat-Trick

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22 hours ago

June 17, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Popular footballer Ronaldo is getting questioned and facing pressure ahead of his upcoming match this Wednesday.

This may be because Messi played last night and scored a hat-trick, and many people are creating an internal rivalry between the two players to see how well Ronaldo will perform for Portugal tonight.

It can be noted that Ronaldo’s last hat-trick was against Spain in 2018.

“We Were Forced to Leave Immediately” — Iran Coach Speaks Out

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2 days ago

June 16, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

The coach of Iran’s club described his team’s journey as the most oppressive in this World Cup. It can be noted that the country was announced to play against Los Angeles after their draw with New Zealand.

The coach shared that they had already planned to rest for a day for recovery before returning, but instead were told to leave immediately.

“After the game, they said to us, ‘You have to leave immediately. We’ve been asked to get on a plane and return to our camp in Tijuana, and we are really troubled by that.’

“They are forcing us to go back early. They are making the situation more and more difficult, more hurdles, but we’re not going to let that stop us from doing our best.”