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Nigeria's Goalkeeper Nwabali Faces Relegation and Retirement as Super Eagles Pressure Mounts

Nigeria's Goalkeeper Nwabali Faces Relegation and Retirement as Super Eagles Pressure Mounts

Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is under threat of losing his spot as team captain after becoming clubless and failing to secure competitive action. Critics warn that a prolonged lack of game time could weaken his claim to the Super Eagles' number one jersey.

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Nigeria's number one goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is facing mounting pressure after becoming clubless, with critics warning that a lack of competitive action could weaken his hold on the Super Eagles' starting spot. Fellow goalkeeper Francis Okoye has been gaining momentum as a potential replacement for Nwabali, putting him at risk of losing the number one shirt. A series of inactivity at his current club has sparked concerns about Nwabali's ability to maintain his top-tier performance. The pressure on Nwabali may intensify if he fails to regain form quickly.

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