Fubara Gifts Nwabali N20m, State Honour After AFCON Performance

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Friday played host to Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following his performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.

During the meeting, Fubara announced a N20 million reward for Nwabali.

He also stated that the goalie would be honoured with the Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State.

Fubara praised Rivers-born Nwabali for his exceptional goalkeeping skills for the Super Eagles during the recently concluded AFCON, noting that his performance, alongside other patriots, has brought pride to Nigeria.

He also gifted N30 million to the Super Eagles’ crew, who were present.

His words: “I want to join the great and wonderful people of Rivers State to congratulate you, our brother Stanley Nwabali and our wonderful team.

“We are here again in just about four months after you won a local trophy.

“Today, you have brought a national trophy. So, when people say or talk behind us to ask what we are doing, we are achieving those things that are not, maybe, seen physically but they give joy and fulfilment.

“If we have not encouraged you in a way that motivated you, you won’t be where you are. So, it is part of purposeful governance and administrative efficiency.

“So, I want to thank you and assure you that we will continue to do our best.”