‘Don’t Come Back to South Africa’: Angry Fans Tell Nwabali After AFCON Heroics
Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has received threats not to return to South Africa by angry supporters after playing a key role in Bafana Bafana’s exit at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The 27-year-old goalie, who plays for South African club Chippa United, saved two penalties as Nigeria defeated South Africa 4-2 via shootouts to progress to the finals of the competition in the Ivory Coast.
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Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside, who is presently based in South Africa, disclosed the news in an interview with Channels Television in the aftermath of the semi-final clash.
Chippa United had thrown their support to Nwabali and the Super Eagles before the game against South Africa, a move that sparked outrage among some angry supporters of Bafana Bafana, GOAL reports.
Nwabali set to leave Chippa United
Meanwhile, Stanley Nwabali’s agent, Mohammed Lawal, has hinted at a big move for the Super Eagles goalkeeper following his impressive display at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Daily reports.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper is in the running for the goalkeeper of the tournament award after conceding just twice in six matches for Nigeria in their run to the final.
Source: Sports Brief
