Stanley Nwabali, a skilled Nigerian goalkeeper, is a key player for the South African Premier Soccer League club Chippa United and proudly represents the Nigeria national team, he is currently Nigeria’s first choice goal keeper in all international tournaments.
He was born on June 10th, 1996, in Lagos state, Nigeria, Stanley is set to turn 28 in 2024.
The last few weeks have been surreal for Stanley Nwabali, who has gone from relatively unknown to Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2024).
The 27-year-old was first scouted by Super Eagles boss Jose Peseiro last year, after which he was included in the Portuguese coach’s provisional squad for AFCON 2024, or AFCON 2023, as it is officially known.
Nwabali was later trusted with a starting spot when Nigeria faced Guinea in a pre-tournament friendly on 8 January in Abu Dhabi – a game which the Super Eagles lost 2-0.
However, the Chippa United goalkeeper has only gotten better since, gaining the trust of Peseiro and displacing Francis Uzoho as the first-choice shot-stopper of the national team.
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TEAM: Chippa United
POSITION: Goalkeeper
HT/WT1.96 m, 82 kg
BIRTHDATE: 10/6/1996 (27)
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
Stanley Nwabali Career
His professional journey includes joining Go Round FC in 2019, followed by a significant move to Enyimba in 2020.
Nwabali made his Super Eagles debut in 2021 in the international arena, Stanley Nwabili marked a milestone by earning his first cap for the Nigerian national team during an international friendly against Mexico in the United States.
When Nwabali featured against Guinea in a preparation game ahead of AFCON 2024, many thought it was the first time he was playing for the national team.
They were wrong. The goalkeeper actually made his international debut in 2021 when the Super Eagles suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Mexico in an international friendly in the United States (US).
Although the said friendly was high profile, Nigeria’s team predominantly featured players from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), with Ibrahim Sunusi, who plays for Major League Soccer (MLS) side CF Montreal, being the only exception.
In the international arena, Stanley Nwabili marked a milestone by earning his first cap for the Nigerian national team during an international friendly against Mexico in the United States.
Stanley Nwabali Body measurements
When it comes to his physique, Stanley stands tall at 196cm, with a body weight of 82kg.
Stanley Nwabali Net worth
Stanley Nwabali, a gifted athlete, earns his living through professional football, representing various international clubs. His estimated net worth stands at $200,000.