Super Eagles brand-new and finest goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali might still be offered for choice for the quarter-final battle with Angola if he passes a late physical fitness test set for Wednesday.
The 27-year-old Chippa United goalie suffered a ligament injury throughout Nigeria’s Round of 16 fight with Cameroon at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCONat the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny on Saturday
Nwabali and Cameroon’s Georges-Kevin N’Koudou clashed in package in the 72nd minute however continued after preliminary treatment for about 8 minutes before the technical group replaced him with Francis Uzoho in the 80th minute.
Nigeria group medical professionals have actually been dealing with him to see if he will come great in a late physical fitness test 48 hours before the cracker with the southern Africans.
“Fingers crossed. If all works out, he may be readily available for choice.”
The Chippa United best hand has actually won the hearts of Nigerians with his fearless posture in between the sticks and his fondness for releasing attacks with long kicks that have actually been disturbing the opposition at this competition.
Speaking on Nwabali’s healing, Super Eagles media officer, Babafemi Raji eased worries about the intensity of the injury, including that the outcome of Nwabali scan was still being waited for.
“Yes, he had a test/scan the other day, and we are awaiting the outcome of the scan,” Raji stated.
“I believe he’s succeeded up until now, so great with attempting to recuperate from the injury, and the medics are truly striving on him.
“I do not believe it’s anything too severe that will rule him out of the competition.
“But we simply need to wait up until we hear the outcome of the scan.”