Greg Etafia Applauds Inclusion Of Stanley Nwabali In National Team, Calls For Support From Nigerians

Greg Etafia, the previous goalkeeper of the Sydney 2000 Olympics group, has expressed his pleasure on the resolution by the nationwide group handlers to increase an invite to Stanley Nwabali for the upcoming AFCON.

Whereas admitting that he was not conversant in the goalkeeper earlier than his transfer to the South African league, Etafia has been impressed by Nwabali’s performances inside a brief interval and calls on Nigerians to throw their assist behind the rising expertise.

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“I don’t know him besides after I noticed him right here. As a result of I left Nigeria a really very long time in the past, I solely met him right here. I solely noticed him right here when he’s enjoying, you recognize, and it’s simply the video games, a number of the video games I’ve watched, as a result of more often than not once they’re enjoying, my group is enjoying, too,” acknowledged Etafia.

Regardless of the restricted information of Nwabali earlier than he arrived within the South African league, Etafia recommended the rising goalkeeper’s abilities.

“So, yeah, I don’t actually, as a result of he got here in right here not fairly lengthy. Again from dwelling, I don’t know him. I simply solely met him right here. However I feel he’s a prime goalkeeper from what I’ve seen up to now. He’s a superb goalkeeper,” Etafia added.

Expressing hope for Nwabali’s continued success, Greg Etafia urged the nationwide group coaches to afford the younger goalkeeper alternatives to showcase his expertise.

“I simply hope he can proceed there within the nationwide group and for the coaches to offer him an opportunity. It’s alternative and assist, which is extra essential for any participant, even the goalkeeper.”

Acknowledging the significance of assist for any participant, particularly goalkeepers, Etafia emphasised that each alternative and backing from followers are essential for a participant’s progress.

As Nwabali earns recognition on the nationwide stage, Etafia’s endorsement serves as an encouraging word for the younger expertise, whereas additionally rallying Nigerians to throw their assist behind the promising goalkeeper in his nationwide group endeavours.

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