AFCON 2023: Nwabali May Play Against Angola – Says NFF

According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), there is a possibility that Stanley Nwabali will be fit for Nigeria’s quarter-final match against Angola.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are scheduled for a quarter-final clash against the Palancas Negras of Angola in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.

Nwabali had sustained a minor ligament injury during the Super Eagles’ clash with Cameroon on Saturday.

To determine his fitness level for the upcoming game against Angola, the 27-year-old will undergo another test on Wednesday, the NFF revealed.

“The doctors have been working on him to see if he will come good in a late fitness test 48 hours before the cracker with the southern Africans,” the NFF statement reads.

“Fingers crossed. If all goes well, he might be available for selection.”

Nwabali has managed to secure three clean sheets in four matches during the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.