Stanley Nwabali is doubtful for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with injury, Completesports.com’s reports.
Nwabali is currently battling with an ankle and hand injury, according to reports.
Chippa United manager, Vusumuzi Vilakazi however said the shot stopper is pushing to be fit for the competition.
“I don’t think he will make it, but when I was talking to him, he was confident that he will recover very soon,” Vilakazi was quoted by SuperSport.
The 29-year-old reportedly aggravated the injury during the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Morocco last month.
He has not make an appearance for the Chilli Boys since returning from the mini-tournament.
Nwabali has established himself as Super Eagles’ first choice goalkeeper since the AFCON 2023 finals in Cote d’Ivoire.
By Adeboye Amosu
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Despite fans’ criticism (including mine) of Nwabali’s overly aggressive and card-tempting attitude toward opposing players, and sometimes toward his teammates, you must give him credit when it comes to dedication and passion.
This is one guy who has never missed or pulled out of a single SE match. Always, always available and gives his all on the field. He did all he could to bail out our players over and over during the WCQ playoff PK shootout, but they kept throwing away the fresh chances.
Wish you a quick recovery. I know you’ll definitely do everything to participate. We need all the competition between you, Okoye, and Obasogie in Morocco. You should probably sit out a few of the matches.
Couldn’t say it better! Whatever his shortcomings, Nwabali is a real patriot! Like You can never doubt his passion and dedication
I wish you a speedy recovery my Nwabali. I believe Bobo will make it to Morocco.
Chief Nwabali just forced me out of my comfort zone to make this comment. I have decided not to alter a word about the Super Eagles shameful displayed against DR CONGO. The NFF, Ajewomasan the debtor after have failed to resign and the government has not said anything after our last match against the DR CONGO. This should be a concern we the patriotic Nigerians.
We should all turn our backs on the NFF and Super Eagles if we want to see our darling Super Eagles playing good football and winning trophies.
NFF haven’t tender their resignation letters yet and what does that tell us us? So why should I disturb myself?
I don’t expect anything too from the NFF but failure. They have failed Nigeria already and they continue failing Nigerians.
Good luck to Super Eagles
Well, what do I know? Ire o. God bless Nigeria!!!
May God bless you Stanley.
Well said @ Wike. Stanley has the will and he will be well.
Get well soon Stan, we need your.
His absent will obviously affect the team, okoye hasn’t been in great form, can’t remembered the last time he failed to concede.
Get well soon nwabobo.