NIGERIAN GOALKEEPER STANLEY NWABALI LOSES MOTHER, JUST WEEKS AFTER FATHER’S DEMISE
The Nigerian football community is mourning with Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who has suffered a devastating double tragedy with the loss of his mother, just weeks after his father’s passing.
Nwabali, 28, took to social media to share the heartbreaking news, posting a tribute to his mother on his X page. “Rip mom, worst year of my life already,” he wrote, visibly shaken by the loss.
This double tragedy has hit Nwabali hard, coming after a remarkable year in 2023, where he won silver with the Super Eagles at the AFCON tournament in Côte d’Ivoire and played a key role in securing Nigeria’s qualification for AFCON 2025.
The Chippa United goalkeeper had also enjoyed a stellar season with his South African club, cementing his reputation as a dependable presence between the posts. However, Nwabali’s personal life has been marred by tragedy, with the loss of his father in November during the international break.
Nwabali was excused from the Super Eagles camp to mourn his father’s loss, and now, with the loss of his mother, he is facing an incredibly challenging time. The football community is rallying around him to offer support, with fans, teammates, and coaches sending condolences and messages of encouragement.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has also released a statement, offering condolences to Nwabali and his family. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Stanley Nwabali’s mother, coming so soon after the loss of his father,” the statement read. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Stanley and his family during this difficult time.”
As Nwabali navigates this difficult period, he can take comfort in the knowledge that he is not alone. The football community is standing with him, offering support and solidarity in his time of need.
