Nwabali breaks silence on failed Kaizer Chiefs transfer

Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has broken his silence on rumors linking him with a move to South African club Kaizer Chiefs.

Nwabali has been linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs following his impressive performances for Chippa United and Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The 28-year-old helped the Super Eagles finish second in the Ivory Coast.

The goalkeeper also kept 11 clean sheets in all competitions for Chippa United last season.

Instead, Nwabali signed a new three-year contract with the Chilli Boys last month.

“I wouldn’t say I was very affected by what happened after last season and after the AFCON because it’s football,” Nwabali said. iDiski Times when asked about the Chiefs rumors.

“Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t, but as a footballer one thing is certain: agreements come and agreements also fail.

“But one thing I know is that even with all this happening you don’t have to lose your value as a football player.

“With everything that happened, I even felt like I was going to leave the club, but I’m still at the club, so that doesn’t change anything.”

By Adeboye Amosu