By Taiwo Ibrahim
The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with Super Eagles’ number one goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, who lost his father on Friday, 15th November 2024.
The South Africa-based Nwabali announced the sad news on his Instagram page on Friday morning.
The Chippa United of South Africa goalkeeper did not disclose the cause of the father’s death, but wrote “Rest in peace dad.”
The Nigeria Football Federation’s General Secretary has sent the Chippa United goalkeeper commiseration messages on behalf of the body.
He said: “We are shocked and saddened to hear of the demise of Stanley Nwabali’s father. Coming a day after the player featured in the match that won us the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ticket, it made for a day of low morale as we flew from Abidjan to Uyo.
“The death of a parent is always a thing of deep sorrow and sadness. However, we want Stanley to take heart in the fruitful and fulfilled life that his father lived, and we pray that the Almighty will grant him eternal rest, and also grant Stanley and other members of the family the fortitude to bear the big loss.”
Nwabali was in action on Thursday when Benin Republic held Nigeria to a draw in a qualification game for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
He has been a key part of the Super Eagles team since making his debut at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
He is expected to sit out Monday’s clash with the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Godswil Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
