Chippa United worried over Nwabali’s fitness for AFCON
Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is a major doubt for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after fresh concerns over his fitness. Chippa United head coach Vusimuzi Vilakazi revealed that the 28 year old is nursing both an ankle problem and a more serious hand injury that may require surgery. Vilakazi said the injuries were made worse during Nwabali’s recent outing with the Super Eagles. He warned that the keeper “could miss out” on the tournament, describing his availability as a huge doubt for Nigeria. Nwabali has not played for Chippa United since Nigeria’s AFCON playoff defeat to DR Congo on penalties last month. His continued absence from club duty and medical reports pointing to a possible operation have increased fears that he will not be ready before the competition kicks off in Rabat on December […]