Stanley Nwabali, Super Eagles goalkeeper, has expressed his desire to make Nigerians happy with his performance with the country’s men’s national football team.
The Chippa United goalkeeper was the hero as Nigeria defeated South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals 4-2 on penalties.
Nwabali, saved two penalties in the shootout after the game had ended. His performance earned him man of the match and brought Nigeria to the final as they strive to secure another AFCON trophy.
Speaking after the match, the 27-year-old said: “I don’t really know how I am feeling. When I look around, because of Nigerians, I only want to make them happy and just make them feel good.
“I did not even expect this thing coming my way now but I give God the glory and I want to say a very big thank you to everyone, my club, Chippa United family, and my coaches here who always guide me.
Today showed me that it’s going to be a D-day for us in the final but you know football, you can never predict but I wish it is going to come our way.
“They always know this slogan ‘you no go gree for anybody’ and I really want to do more for Nigeria, I love them all. Thank you to everyone who wishes me well.”
