Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has announced the tragic passing of his father. The Chippa United star shared the sad news with his followers on Instagram early Friday morning, accompanied by a tearful emoji.

While Nwabali did not provide further details regarding the cause of his father’s death, his message expressed his grief: “Rest in peace, dad.”

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This loss comes just a day after Nwabali played a key role in the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, held Thursday night in Abidjan.