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Stanley Nwabali Mourns Father’s Death After AFCON Match
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.
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Super Eagles Star Calvin Bassey Opens Up on Nearly Walking Away from Football
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Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
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It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
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