Nwabali To Miss Rwanda Match Following Father’s Loss
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has excused first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali from the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Rwanda on Monday, following the death of his father.
Team Administrator Dayo Enebi Achor confirmed the decision, stating, “He has been excused from the match, but he will attend to support and cheer on his teammates.”
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Osun Defender reported that Nwabali broke the news of his father, Chief Godspower Onyekam Abali (also known as Chief Onyeogazrim I of Okwuzi), passing away on Friday via social media. Chief Abali, a former chief surveyor, died at the age of 67.
With Nwabali unavailable for selection, the competition for the starting goalkeeper spot in the match at Godswill Akpabio Stadium will be between Maduka Okoye, who plays in Italy, and Amas Obasogie, who is based in Ethiopia.
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