Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, is at risk of missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) due to a worrying injury update. The 29-year-old Chippa United star is currently battling both ankle and hand injuries, which reportedly worsened during the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs last month. Since returning to South Africa, Nwabali has not featured for his club, raising concerns ahead of Nigeria’s continental campaign.
Chippa United head coach, Vusumuzi Vilakazi, expressed doubt that the highly-rated goalkeeper will recover in time. However, he noted that Nwabali remains personally optimistic about a quick comeback. The Super Eagles ace was instrumental in Nigeria’s impressive run at the AFCON 2023 tournament in Côte d’Ivoire, making his potential absence a major setback.
Nigeria now faces growing uncertainty as fans anxiously await official updates on his fitness status.
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