Stanley Nwabali has appreciated Jose Peseiro’s visit to South Africa prior to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 27-year-old, who plays for Chippa United in the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL), has been one of the standout players in Ivory Coast with his performance, including saving two penalties in the shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday securing the Super Eagles’ place in the final with the tournament hosts. He was also awarded the Man of the Match.
Nwabali recounted Peseiro’s earlier visit and was motivated by it.
“When the coach informed me he was coming to visit, for me it was one of the biggest things. A coach to come visit was a motivation. When he said he was coming I was really pleased,” Nwabali told the CAF website.
Reflecting on the Super Eagles performance at AFCON 2023, Nwabali said: “It has been a good team performance throughout this tournament. I really appreciate the management and coaches.
“These guys have really guided me a lot throughout this tournament, and I feel so happy.”
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Nigeria are in their eighth AFCON final and will be hoping to lift the title for the fourth time in their history.
