Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to challenge for position in Chippa United, Super Eagles

Stanley Nwabali returned to Chippa United after terminating his contract in February 2026. The Nigerian goalkeeper hoped to move to a bigger club after his AFCON performance, but no transfer materialized. He lost his starting position in the Super Eagles to Madueke Okoye and Arthur Okonkwo. Coach Isma'il Musa expressed surprise and analyzed the positive and negative impacts of his return.