The Nigerian football community is mourning with Stanley Nwabali, the South Africa-based goalkeeper for the Super Eagles and Chippa United, as he announces the devastating loss of his mother. This heartbreaking news comes just two months after Nwabali lost his father in November.
Nwabali shared the tragic news on X on New Year’s Day, expressing his grief and pain. “RIP mom, worst year of my life already,” he wrote, accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis. The goalkeeper’s post reflects the difficult journey he faces after these successive personal losses.
Just few moments before sharing the tragic news, Nwabali had shared an optimistic recap of 2024, expressing his gratitude to Chippa United FC, the Super Eagles, and his fans. His words, “2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025,” now seem poignant, as he faces a challenging start to the new year.
The football community has rallied around Nwabali, offering condolences and support during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with Stanley Nwabali and his family as they navigate this painful loss.