Bassey Akpan Questions Timing of Stanley Nwabali’s Chippa United Exit

Former Nigerian goalkeeper Bassey Akpan has expressed concern over the timing of Super Eagles shot-stopper Stanley Nwabali’s departure from Chippa United FC.

The move ends Nwabali’s four-year spell with the South African club, with the former Enyimba F.C. goalkeeper confirming that he is now a free agent and willing to wait patiently for the right opportunity to continue his career.

Reacting to the development in an interview with Brila FM, Akpan argued that it is not ideal for a national team goalkeeper to be without a club at this stage of the season.

“This is not the right time for him to terminate his contract. The transfer window has just closed, so why terminate now?” Akpan queried.

“If the decision had been taken before the window opened, he would have had the opportunity to secure another club and continue playing.

“It’s not good for a goalkeeper of his stature to be without a team. For a national team goalkeeper, not playing regularly is a serious concern.

“The next transfer window is the summer window, around May or June, which means he could be without a club for several months.

“Unless the termination is due to injury or the need for rehabilitation, the decision is difficult to understand. At the moment, the exact reasons behind his contract termination remain unclear.”

Akpan’s comments highlight growing concern over Nwabali’s immediate future, particularly with national team commitments on the horizon, where regular playing time is often considered crucial for maintaining sharpness and form.