South African Premiership side Chippa United have confirmed the departure of Nigerian international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following his impressive performances for the Super Eagles at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
Nwabali was one of Nigeria’s standout players at the biennial tournament and played a key role in the Super Eagles’ campaign. His performances drew wide praise and increased attention on his future.
The goalkeeper produced one of the moments of the tournament during the third-place playoff against Egypt, where he saved two penalties to help Nigeria secure the bronze medal.
His strong showing at AFCON, combined with his contract situation, had already sparked speculation about a possible move away from the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Nwabali’s contract with Chippa United is set to expire this summer, which allows him to negotiate and sign with another club as a free agent.
The 28-year-old joined Chippa United in 2022 from Nigerian club Katsina United and quickly established himself as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper.