Super Eagles goalkeeper reportedly cleared to face Ghana, Mali

Nigeria goalkeeper
Stanley Nwabali is reportedly expected to recover in time for
the
Super Eagles’ upcoming international friendlies against

Ghana and Mali.

The 27-year-old has become the country’s undisputed number 1
following his outstanding displays at the Africa Cup of Nations
(AFCON 2024).

Nwabali kept four clean sheets in seven matches and was an
assuring presence at the back as Jose Peseiro’s side reached the
final of the tournament, where they were eventually beaten by hosts
Ivory Coast.

Having returned to Chippa United after his AFCON heroics,
Nwabali suffered an injury during last week’s PSL big game against
Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Nigeria international could not complete the game and had to
be substituted as his side went on to suffer a 2-0 defeat against
the South African champions.

Nwabali fit for Super Eagles’
friendliest with Ghana, Mali

Initial reports had suggested the goalkeeper was at risk of
missing the Super Eagles’ upcoming international friendlies against
Ghana and Mali.

However, those fears have now been allayed, with several news
outlets reporting that Nwabali has been cleared to feature in the
friendly matches.

The Super Eagles will face the Black Stars on March 22 in
Marrakesh, Morocco, before taking on Mali four days later at the
same venue.

The update on Nwabali’s injury comes as a huge boost to the West
African nation, who have long yearned for a safe pair of hands
between the sticks.

‘We don’t give up’

Meanwhile, Nwabali also took to social media to hint at his
readiness to partake in the upcoming international friendlies.

Although the former Enyimba shot-stopper did not give any
concrete update on his situation, he stated that he was hopeful and
confident and would never give up.

“Hope and confidence. It takes just one star to pierce a
universe of darkness. We don’t give up here,” Nwabali wrote on X
(formerly Twitter).

The Nigerian goalkeeper has kept eight clean sheets in 18
matches for Chippa United this season.