Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been threatened by some South African fans asking him to remain in Nigeria and not come back to work in South Africa.
This is coming after the Chippa United Nigeria national team Super Eagles defeated the South Africa team yesterday in the 2023 AFCON semifinals.
Two saves from Bobo Nwabali helped Nigeria beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties and reach the final of Afcon. They will now meet Ivory Coast or DR Congo in the final.
According to reports Stanley Nwabali has been receiving a series of threats on his phone, warning him not to return to the country.
Kelechi Iheanacho converted the winning penalty as Nigeria held their nerve for a 4-2 shootout win over South Africa to reach the AFCON final. William Troost-Ekong’s spot-kick in normal time had looked like sending the Super Eagles through without further stress, particularly when Victor Osimhen turned the ball home with five minutes remaining.
That goal though was chalked off, and South Africa awarded a penalty of their own for a foul in the build-up. Teboho Mokoena converted to force extra time, and penalties followed.
Nigeria plays host, Ivory Coast on Sunday for the title.
