AFCON 2023: Nigerian Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali Sends Message to SA After Semi-Final Victory

• Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has sent a message to South Africa after Nigeria knocked them out at the AFCON semi-final
• Nwabali said no love was lost because he still loves South Africa as much as their fans love him.
• 27-year-old Nwabali plays as a goalkeeper for the Premier Soccer League club, Chippa United in South Africa

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali said he still loves South Africa as much as their fans love him.

Nwabali stated this via his Instagram account, @nwabali32, after the Super Eagles defeated the Bafana Bafana on Wednesday, February 7.

Nigeria won the semi-final clash 4-2 on penalties at the ongoing CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.

The Chippa United goalkeeper said no love was lost for him as Nigeria advanced to the finals to face the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire.

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“This is a game I’m born to play. A night to remember!!! I felt every bit of it!! Brick by brick and dreams are coming true. No love lost at all. I still love South Africa as much as their fans loves me. My name is Nwabali Stanley Bobo and I love this team with all my heart. Safe hands.”

DIRCO slams Nigerian Embassy

In a similar article, Briefly News reported that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation fired back at the Nigerian embassy for its published communique.

The embassy warned citizens of Nigeria living in South Africa not to loudly celebrate the victory between the two countries.

DIRCO spokesperson Clayson Monyela called the statement regrettable and noted that there has been no tension between the nations during football clashes.

Source: Legit.ng