Retired Nigeria international midfielder Sam Elijah has urged Nigeriaâs coaching crew led by Eric Chelle not to drop goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali despite criticism following his performance against Lesotho.Nwabali, who has been Nigeriaâs first-choice goalkeeper since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, came under fire after committing costly errors that nearly denied the Super Eagles victory in thei...
Monday 13 October 2025
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Eric Chelle shouldn t drop him - Retired Nigeria international defends Nwabali after Lesotho errors
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