The Super Eagles have received the biggest cheering news leading up to tomorrow’s AFCON quarterfinal against dark horses Angola after officials told SCORENigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will feature after he recovered from a knee injury.
Nwabali was a major injury doubt after he forced out of a Round of 16 clash against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon when he injured his knee.
“Nwabali has got the green light to start for the Super Eagles against Angola,” a top official told SCORENigeria
“The injury was not really severe, but the medical team had to be very cautious and sure he will be fully fit for the important match against Angola.
“There was never a time that he will be ruled out of the match.”
The 27-year-old Chippa United goalkeeper played the full-size training match when the Eagles put finishing touches to their preparations for tomorrow’s game.
He also passed several fitness drills he was put through during the closed training.
SCORENigeria had also reported the shot stopper had assured team officials he will good to go for the AFCON quarterfinal.
