AFCON 2023: ‘I’m so proud’ – Enyeama extols Nwabali’s heroics with Nigeria

By Wale Mustapha

Former Nigeria captain, Vincent Enyeama has lauded the significant impact Stanley Nwabali has brought to the team’s goalkeeping department at the ongoing African Cup of Nations, AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast.

The Chippa United’s goalkeeper has been excellent with his performances at the tournament which has seen him keeping four clean sheets in six games conceded just two goals.

Enyeama who was part of Super Eagles’ team that won the last AFCON title in 2013 noted that Nwabali has brought stability to the team and just as he expressed confidence in team to win the final on Sunday.

“I’m so proud of Stanley Nwabali,” the former Lille star was quoted by BSNSports.

“I’m proud of what he has done to the team and the stability that he has brought to the team.

“We will beat any team hands down if we don’t park the bus.”

The Super Eagles will take on hosts Ivory Coast in the Final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, outside Abidjan on Sunday night.