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Super Eagles Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali Speaks on Failed Transfer to Saudi Arabia and Kaizer Chiefs

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Nigeria's first-choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has finally addressed the swirling rumors regarding his potential moves to Saudi Arabian clubs and South African giants, Kaizer Chiefs.


Following his stellar performances for Chippa United and Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where he helped Nigeria secure a second-place finish in Cote d’Ivoire and kept 11 clean sheets in all competitions for Chippa United last season, Nwabali became a hot commodity in the transfer market.

Despite being linked with several clubs, including those from Saudi Arabia and Kaizer Chiefs, Nwabali chose to remain with Chippa United, signing a new three-year deal with the club last month.


Reflecting on the failed transfers, Nwabali stated, "I wouldn’t say I was really affected by what happened after last season and after the AFCON because it’s football. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t work but as a footballer, one thing is for sure that deals come and deals also crash."


Nwabali further elaborated on his mindset during the transfer saga, saying, "With everything that happened, I even felt like I was going to leave the club but I’m still with the club so it doesn’t change anything." His pragmatic approach signifies the unpredictable nature of football transfers and the importance of maintaining one's value and focus regardless of external circumstances.


The failed move to Kaizer Chiefs was particularly notable, with Chippa United's Chief revealing that the offer from Kaizer Chiefs was insufficient, describing it as "peanuts." Fans have had mixed reactions to the news, with some believing Nwabali overestimated his market value, while others argue that he is better than Manchester United's Andre Onana and that Kaizer Chiefs missed out on a valuable player.



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