Chippa United goalkeper, Stanley Nwabali is doubtful for Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali due to injury.
Nwabali was taken off the pitch during Chippa United’s 2-0 defeat to defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.
The 27-year-old featured for 73 minutes in the keenly contested encounter.
The severity of what is suspected to be a knee injury will only be ascertained in the coming days.
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Nwabali alongside two other goalkeepers; Francis Uzoho and Ojo Olorunleke were named in Nigeria’s squad for the friendlies against the Black Stars of Ghana and Eagles of Mali on Saturday.
The shot stopper established himself as Super Eagles first choice at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The goalie had an outstanding campaign with the Super Eagles finishing in second position.
The Super Eagles will face Ghana at the Grande de Marrakech on March 22.
The friendly against Mali is slated for the same stadium four days later.
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why this francis again.please why not give a chance to that young man okonkwo or another goalkeeper instead of this uzoho
Wishing Nwabali a speedy recovery!
This my South South bro, abeg o no start with injuries like Osimhen o. Good luck.
The news points to the fact that Coach Cezero is leading the Eagles to World Cup preparation.
Finidi, not Cerezo
10 Goalkeepers who can replace injured Stanley Nwabali for Ghana and Mali international friendlies
1.Maduka Okoye(Udinese FC, Italy)
2.Sebastian Osigwe (FC Lugano, Switzerland)
3.Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham FC , England)
4.Adebayo Adeleye (Hapoel Jerusalem, Israel)
5.Ovie Ejeheri (Arsenal FC, England)
6.Chijioke Aniagboso (FK Pollisya Zhotmyr, Ukraine)
7.Jonathan Rasheed (IFK Varnamo, Sweden)
8.Kingdom Osayi(Doma United, Nigeria)
9.Amas Obasogie(Bendel Insurance, Nigeria)
10.Otega Ekperuoh (IF Brommaponkarna,Sweden)
Tobias Lawal,Chituru Odunze,Noah Atubolu,Tobi Oluwayemi,Oliver Dovin,Nathan Harvey ,Powell Obinna Obi ,Colin Andrew and Owen Goodman (if they eventually pledge their allegiance)will need FOFA clearance to lace their gloves for Nigeria and the process takes a lot of time.
Joshua Oluwayemi,Prince Adegoke,Daniel Jinadu, Joseph Oluwabusola,Armin Olayo,Philip Ejimadu,David Aziaya and Jonathan Zaccala have shown interest in representing Nigeria but are yet to reach the top levels required for Senior National Team football.
Odegbami said obasogie is what the super eagles need between the sticks. Don’t know why the coaches are blind to invite him
Author okonkwo if he is fit and active
Obasogie is a strong keeper if giving the opportunity to expire.
Jonathan Rasheed is the real deal but on those with real eyes can tell.