The first choice goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations Stanley Nwabali has confirmed that he won’t be in goal when the team take on Angola in the quarter final of the tournament, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Nwabali who has kept goal in all of the Super Eagles games at the tournament was subbed off after a nasty collision in the game against Cameroon in the round of 16. He was subjected to a scan to check the severity of the knock.
As we exclusively reported, the Chippa United safe hands will miss the game against Angola and possibly the rest of the tournament. A sad development which he confirmed with a heartbreak emoji on his WhatsApp status.
Sources close to the 27 year old revealed that he is currently feeling depressed due to the sad result from the scan, and his teammates have been rallying around him to cheer him up and lift his mood.
In his absence, Uzoho who replaced him in the game against Cameroon will be in goal. It will be his first start since a series of costly errors cost him his spot as first choice in the build up to the start of the tournament.
Uzoho is said to have the backing of his teammates and coaches ahead of the game against Angola. So far he has been impressive in training and the hope is that he will replicate that same form on Friday against Angola.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
