Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has reportedly been threatened by South Africans not to return to his clubside, Chippa United following his heroics against the country.
Nwabali, who has been impressive for Super Eagles in the AFCON so far, plies his trade for Chippa United in South Africa.
While speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, former Super Eagles international, Idah Peterside made known the threats.
Peterside said some fans have already told the Super Eagles shot-stopper not to return to Chippa United after the tournament.
He said, however, that there have only been threats, and no violence has been recorded.
It is said that some South Africans are not pleased that the goalkeeper prevented their team from making it to the finals.
Nwabali was excellent during the semi-final clash against the Bafana Bafana in the semi-final clash on Wednesday.
The goalkeeper stopped multiple attempts by South African players during regulation time before going on to save two spot-kicks during the penalty shootout.
Meanwhile PlatinumPost reports that Chippa United boss, Siviwe Mpengesi, on Thursday released a statement where he congratulated Nwabali for his display that ensured Nigeria beat Bafana 4-2 on penalties.
Nwabali was named man of the match after saving the penalties of Teboho Mokoena and Evidence Makgopa. The game had ended 1-all after extra-time.
“The club wishes to extend its congratulations to Stanley Nwabali for his extraordinary achievement in reaching the Afcon final and for also earning the man of the match award. Our support for you remains steadfast. You have represented the Chippa United brand admirably and we are immensely proud of you. We will be rooting for you in the final against Ivory Coast on Sunday,” Mpengesi said in the statement.
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