Stanley Nwabali who changed Francis Uzoho through the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations marketing campaign, has saved 4 clear sheets to this point
Former Cameroon goalkeeper, Joseph Antoine, subtly addressed pre-Africa Cup of Nations goalkeeping considerations surrounding the Nigeria staff, as reported by Soccernet.ng.
In the course of the Confederation of African Soccer’s press convention, witnessed by Soccernet, the ex-Olympic Marseille goalie made reference to the Tremendous Eagles, who confronted goalkeeper uncertainties after shedding religion in Francis Uzoho.
Main as much as the match, Jose Peseiro referred to as up Stanley Nwabali, who, with 5 appearances for the Tremendous Eagles within the marketing campaign, has conceded solely as soon as.
In the course of the presser, Antoine emphasised the unpredictable nature of the 2023 AFCON match, labeling it as top-of-the-line editions to this point.
In a veiled reference to Nigeria, Antoine hinted that regardless of pre-tournament considerations concerning the goalkeeping scenario, the staff has efficiently reached the semi-final, assuaging earlier worries.
“I gained’t point out names, however there’s a staff whose followers, earlier than the match, complained rather a lot about having a goalkeeping drawback. In the present day, they’re within the semi-final, and there are fewer complaints,” remarked Antoine with out explicitly naming the staff.
The Tremendous Eagles goalkeeper confronted a setback throughout Nigeria’s conflict in opposition to Cameroon however made a triumphant return within the sport in opposition to Angola, bringing pleasure to Nigerian soccer followers.
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