South Africans Issue Threat of No-Return to Nigerian Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, has reportedly received threat messages from South African fans for preventing the the victory of the country at the semi final clash with Nigeria
Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, standout performance against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa was told by nationals of the host country not to return to his club after the AFCON.
Nwabali showcased his prowess during the semi-final clash against Bafana Bafana, making crucial saves during regulation time and stopping two penalties during the shootout.
Former Super Eagles international Idah Peterside revealed the threats while featuring on a live television interview, stating that some fans have warned Nwabali not to go back to Chippa United in South Africa after the AFCON tournament.
While the threat has not been reported, it’s believed that some South Africans are displeased with Nwabali’s role in preventing their team from reaching the finals.
Peterside said, “The biggest problem we have had is that we have gotten some messages where people have sent messages to the goalkeeper threatening him. I hear some people are telling him not to come back to South Africa since you didn’t want us to score. We have not heard of any violence. but just threats. They have been threatening him and threatening some people.”
