Super Eagles sensational goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, was named Man of the Match after saving two penalties in Nigeria’s 4-2 victory against South Africa at the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final cracker in Bouake.
The Chippa United goalie has been excellent for Nigeria in the 2023 AFCON so far with only two goals conceded in the tournament.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria eliminated South Africa 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the semi-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on Wednesday.
Before the match against South Africa, the owner of South African football club Chippa United, Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi, backed Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to reach the final of the AFCON.
The club stated this on its X account noting that Nwabali’s outstanding performance for the Super Eagles at the 2023 AFCON has earned global attention.
Mpengesi said he supported the Nigerian team due to Nwabali’s remarkable goal-keeping outing at the AFCON.
