AFCON: Nigerians Go Spiritual On Nwabali’s Injury
Ahead of Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter final clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Palancras Negras of Angola, Nigerians are not hiding their feelings about who they want in goal for the team.
Chippa United shot stopper Stanley Nwabali has been the team’s number one since the tournament started, featuring in all group stage games.
Nwabali was also in goal in the round of 16 as the Super Eagles defeated Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions 2-0, but was stretchered off due to injury after a collision with a Cameroonian.
Cyprus based goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho was brought in to replace the injured Nwabali, but even though he didn’t have much to do and didn’t concede a goal while he was on, Nigerians across board are hoping that South Africa based Nwabali gets over his injury and returns for Friday’s encounter with Angola
You don't need to play 100 games to make an impression…
Stanley Nwabali went from being an unknown goalkeeper three months ago, to winning the hearts of Nigerians in less than two weeks.
Keep grinding, your time will come. pic.twitter.com/hOtYs5DmPm
— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) January 28, 2024
Francis Uzoho who refused to speak with the media after his cameo against Cameroon has come under heavy criticism in recent time after his error allowed Ghana’s Black stars beat Nigeria to the 2022 World Cup ticket.
Nigerians have now resolved to supporting Nwabali with prayers in order for the former Wikki Tourists Man to get better before Friday’s game
When you go to church today, use like 1 minute pray for Stanley Nwabali. E get why 🤲🏽 pic.twitter.com/wv5PArHib8
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) January 28, 2024
My follow Nigerians, I know we all have problems to pray about, please, while you're praying for yourself use 1 minute to pray for @NwabaliBobo for quick recovery. Abeg!
Because E get why? pic.twitter.com/Cf1kvqIF49
— Saviour (@SaviourBassey_) January 28, 2024
Meanwhile, coach Jose Peseiro says the severity of Nwabali’s injury will be ascertained by team doctors by the end of today.
That’s a lie..Uzoho is not even 2nd keeper material..
Nwabali is a better and more composed GK.. https://t.co/X1OaQmYhdJ
— ORION BLADES 🥷 (@Igho_Mike) January 29, 2024
