Super Eagles and Chippa United (of South Africa) first choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been thrown into deep mourning again.
Two months after he lost his father, his mother has also died.
Nwabali, 28, announced the mother’s passing on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, on his X account, @nwabalibobo, with tears and heartbreak emojis, saying:
“RIP mom, worst year of my life already.”
“A very very crazy world indeed,” he posted before sharing the news.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has sent condolences to the national goalkeeper and his Family.
“Our heartfelt condolences to Stanley Nwabali on the loss of his mother,” the NFF wrote. “Stay strong, Stanley. Sending you strength and support during this difficult time. You are not alone; we are all with you.”
The death of Nwabali’s father was announced in November 2024, few hours after the goalkeeper was in goal for the Super Eagles in their 1-1 draw against the Benin Republic during their penultimate 2025 AFCON qualification match.
He was excused from the Nigeria-Rwanda match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, to enable him bury his father.
The Super Eagles lost the match, 1-2. But the loss didn’t matter much as the national team had already secured a ticket for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON.
