Stanley Nwabali has been a revelation for Nigeria and the Super Eagles at the AFCON 2023 and is overwhelmed at how much his stock has risen.
Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed his gratitude for the support and attention he has received during the Super Eagles’ run to the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that the Chippa United goalkeeper has been one of the heroes of Nigeria’s bid to lift the AFCON for the first time in 10 years.
![Stanley Nwabali: Super Eagles goalkeeper respond to threat from South African fans following Nigeria's semifinal victory](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/09022024/c12564c2-d99b-46c8-9163-680b8d776205.jpg?operations=fit(180:))
19:43 - 09.02.2024
Stanley Nwabali: Super Eagles goalkeeper respond to threat from South African fans following Nigeria's semifinal victory
After a momentous victory for Nigeria in the semifinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Super Eagles' first choice Stanley Nwabali has broken his silence on social media, reflecting on the intense match and extending gratitude to fans on both sides of the contest.
![Chippa United congratulate 'immense pride' Nwabali on AFCON heroics against South Africa](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/08022024/413166ab-55a8-41d7-8e24-6bb1307d51bd.jpg?operations=fit(180:))
12:47 - 08.02.2024
Chippa United congratulate 'immense pride' Nwabali on AFCON heroics against South Africa
Chippa United supported Stanley Nwabali and Nigeria's Super Eagles against South Africa.
Nwabali grateful for AFCON hype
The 27-year-old shot-stopper has taken to social media to express his thoughts on what has been the most overwhelming experience of his career so far.
In an Instagram post, Nwabali described the experience of representing the most populous African nation as ‘everything’ and noted that he’s ready to ‘sustain’ his good form ahead of a historical decider against the Elephants.
![Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has kept four clean sheets at AFCON 2023.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/08022024/03d17786-1ee6-42d2-849b-b8e86c23d12a.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
"What a time to be a Nigerian and loved by all,” Nwabali posted on his official Instagram account. “Being part of a team ready to give their all for this flag is everything.”
After emerging as one of Nigeria's standout performers at AFCON 2023, Nwabali, who saved two spot kicks in the semifinal win against South Africa, acknowledged the hype surrounding him but reaffirmed his focus heading into Sunday's final.
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"To everyone that loves Nwabali, I'm so grateful. See you all on a historical Sunday," he added.
Nigerians will put their hopes on the Chippa United star against Cote d’Ivoire in what is expected to be a pulsating AFCON 2023 climax on Sunday.
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