Nigerian international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili put in a stellar performance on Saturday, catching the eye of the Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, who was in attendance.
On Saturday, Peseiro watched Chippa United beat Golden Arrows 2-0 in a DStv Premiership encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Nwabili’s agile saves and confident command of his area were instrumental in his team’s victory, solidifying his place as one of the most promising goalkeepers in the country.
The national team coach was reportedly impressed by Nwabili’s performance. Peseiro is said to be considering him for a call-up to the national team in the near future.
If Nwabili continues to perform at this level, he could soon find himself representing Nigeria internationally.
WHAT MORGAN MAMMILA SAID ABOUT STANLEY NWABILI
Mammila believes Nwabili is on the cusp of a call-up to the national team. He stated that the 27-year-old “has proven he is among the top keepers.” He went on to praise Nwabili’s seven clean sheets for the Chilli Boys. Mammila highlighted the significance of the visit by the national team coach.
“It means our players are being recognised, especially the international ones,” Mammila said. “[The coach] was quite impressed; we’re an excellent team with quality players.”
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Nwabili’s solid performances for Chippa United have undoubtedly caught the eye of the national team coach. With his impressive clean sheet record and Mammila’s ringing endorsement, it seems only a matter of time before Nwabili receives his first call-up to the Nigeria national team.
Nwabili has been making waves in the Nigerian football scene for some time now. His impressive performances for his club team have not gone unnoticed, and he has already earned call-ups at youth level.
Nwabili’s talent and dedication are undeniable, and he is widely considered one of the brightest prospects in Nigerian football. With continued hard work and commitment, Nwabili has the potential to achieve great things in the sport.