LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, has been said to have received threats from South African fans following his outstanding performance against the country.
Nwabali was at a superb form on Wednesday, February 7, when Nigeria played against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON 2023, holding in Cote d’voire.
Nigeria won via penalty shootout by 4 goals to 2, as Nwabali made two saves to deny South Africa a ticket to the final.
The South African fans have been said to have warned
him against returning to his club after the AFCON.
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Former Super Eagles international, Idah Peterside revealed the threats on Thursday, February 8, stating that some fans have warned Nwabali not to go back to Chippa United in South Africa after the AFCON tournament.
While the threat has not been reported, it’s believed that some South Africans are displeased with Nwabali’s role in preventing their team from reaching the finals.
Peterside said, “The biggest problem we have had is that we have gotten some messages where people have sent messages to the goalkeeper threatening him. I hear some people are telling him not to come back to South Africa since you didn’t want us to score.
We have not heard of any violence. but just threats. They have been threatening him and threatening some people.”
Nwabali showcased his prowess during the semi-final clash against Bafana Bafana, making crucial saves during regulation time.
