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NFF mourns with Nwabali over mother’s demise

NFF mourns with Nwabali over mother’s demise

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has sent a condolence message to Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following the passing of his mother, Afrosport reports. On Wednesday, Nwabali revealed the death of his mother on X. Furthermore, the past few weeks has been difficult for the Nigerian as he also announced the demise of his father less than two months back. The heartbreaking news of his father...

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Super Eagles goalie Nwabali loses mother two months after father’s demise

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has lost his mother just two months after the demise of his father, Afrosport reports. The Chippa United shot stopper lost his father while on international duty during the final round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers last November. He was excused ahead of the final game against Rwanda which Nigeria lost 2-1, witth currently-injured Maduka Okoye standing in...

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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Stanley Nwabali excused from Super Eagles team to face Rwanda

Super Eagles shot-stopper Stanley Nwabali will not be in goal when they take on Rwanda in their final Group D match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on Monday, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old goalie has been reportedly excused from the team by interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen following the passing of his father. Nwabali announced the demise of his father, Chief Godspower Onyekam...

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali loses father

In a sad turn of events, Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has reportedly lost his father, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old took to Instagram on Friday to announce the death of his father with a tearful emoji. Although the goalie did not reveal the cause of the death, he shared a heartfelt tribute with the caption, “Rest in peace, dad”. Nwabali was in goal for the Super Eagles...

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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Who should Augustine Eguavoen name in Super Eagles XI vs Benin?

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on the Cheetahs of Benin on Thursday at the Stade Félix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in their penultimate game in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The three-time African Champions top Group D with 10 points after four games, and will qualify for the continental showpiece in Morocco with just a point from their final two games....