Julius OkorieShock, condolences and prayers are being expressed in torrents for Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, following the passing of his mother barely two months after he lost the father.
Nwabali, who was in excellent shape for the Super Eagles at the last AFCON in Cote d Ivoire where the Eagles finished second best, lost his father about 46 days ago during the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe passing of Nwabali Senior just before the last qualifier against Rwanda forced the Austin Eguavoen led technical crew to excuse the goalkeeper from the last match.
Unfortunately, less than two months after the death of his father, the mother has also passed on, leaving 28-year-old Stanley not only as an orphan but in grief at the moment.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and several other Nigerians have expressed heartfelt condolences over the incident with many praying God to grant the Goalkeeper the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss losses.
Taking to X, formerly twitter, whose owner Elon Musk has controversially changed his name on X to Kekius Maximus, the NFF @thenff said “Our heartfelt condolences to Stanley Nwabali on the loss of his mother. Stay strong, Stanley. sending you strength and support during this difficult time. You are not alone; we are all with you”
Nwabali had shared the sad news of his mother’s death on X Wednesday evening, saying “Rip mom,” “worst year of my life already “.
Before that, Nwabali had posted, “A very very crazy world indeed.”
The mood changing post incidentally came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the New Year.
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“2024 was a good year; we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier”
Soccer fans from far and near have sent in their condolences and prayers as Nwabali battles his current challenging situation.
Monsieur John🫂💞🤞@John1Badge apparently shocked at the development said Whaoooooohhh, Lost dad in November and now mum,So so sorry for the irreplaceable loss.”
Chimezie Chikezie @cicontop said “Chai, it must have been too turf year for Stanley, his dad and mom dieing in just two months apart is too heartbreaking.”
PATRIOT OLAYINKA (P.O.) @yinkaisola14 went to God in prayer, saying “May God Almighty Give Him & The Family At Large, The Strength To Bear The Irreplaceable Losses.”
Stanley Nwabali’s recent outing for Chippa United was against Kaizer Chiefs which ended by a lone goal in favour of Kaizer Chiefs and was an impressive outing despite the defeat as the Nigeria international made five saves in the course of the match.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
