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The Portuguese tactician is looking out for goalkeeping choices forward of Nigeria’s participation on the subsequent version of the AFCON
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali did his Tremendous Eagles hopes a world of excellent as he impressed in Chippa United’s high-quality 2-0 win over Golden Arrows of their Premier Soccer League motion on Saturday, Soccernet.ng stories.
Among the many spectators to look at the encounter that unfolded on the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha was Tremendous Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro.
Peseiro had travelled to South Africa to run the rule on Nwabali after strain mounted on the previous FC Porto supervisor to discover a higher various to Nigeria’s number-one shot-stopper Francis Uzoho forward of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Having saved six clear sheets and conceded solely ten targets in 12 league video games for United, Nwabali had jumped to the forefront of the ready checklist of goalkeepers underneath Peseiro’s consideration.
Nwabali didn’t disappoint – his solely blight being a 73rd-minute yellow card – as he made three saves to assist Chippa United declare a 2-0 win and finish a run of six video games with no victory.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper is, nonetheless, removed from being assured the Tremendous Eagles’ first-choice gloves.
Israel-based Adebayo Adeleye and veteran Daniel Akpeyi haven’t given up hopes of changing into Nigeria’s primary on the AFCON in Ivory Coast.
Jonathan Rasheed, who performs for Swedish membership Värnamo and is eligible to play for Sweden, Norway, and Nigeria, has additionally voiced his want to symbolize the three-time African champions.
Nevertheless, Peseiro, who has proven no belief in goalkeepers from the home league, may have the ultimate say on who handles the put up for the Tremendous Eagles on the AFCON.
The Portuguese coach has been tasked with guiding Nigeria to the semifinal stage of the continental championship that kicks off in January.
