Stanley Nwabali signs new Chippa deal, named club captain
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been rewarded for his excellence by Chippa United.
The Nigeria No.1 has signed a contract extension at the South African Premiership club and has also been appointed the captain.
“We are pleased to announce that Stanley Nwabali has signed an improved three-year contract with Chippa United FC,” the club announced on Thursday.
“We are incredibly proud of Stanley’s dedication and commitment to the club. His leadership on and off the field has been exemplary, and we believe he is the right person to guide our team through the challenges ahead.
“With this been said, Stanley will be our new team captain for the upcoming season.
“We wish Stanely continued success in his career, both in domestic competitions and on the international stage. We look forward to achieving great things together in the seasons to come.”
Nwabali, 28, joined Chippa United in October 2022 from Katsina United and has been their first choice since, making 38 appearances for them.
He is also the Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, making his debut for the first team just before this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, and going on to stay in goal for all seven games of the tournament as the team reached the final.
