The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who lost his father on Friday.
The South Africa-based Nwabali announced the sad news on his Instagram page on Friday morning, hours after featuring for his country in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said: “We are shocked and saddened to hear of the demise of Stanley Nwabali’s father. Coming a day after the player featured in the match that won us the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ticket, it made for a day of low morale as we flew from Abidjan to Uyo.
“The death of a parent is always a thing of deep sorrow and sadness. However, we want Stanley to take heart in the fruitful and fulfilled life that his father lived, and we pray that the Almighty will grant him eternal rest, and also grant Stanley and other members of the family the fortitude to bear the big loss.”
