Stanley Nwabali

Stanley Nwabali is a Nigerian goalkeeper. He is newsworthy due to his performance in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Specifically, he played a crucial role in Nigeria's third-place victory over Egypt. In the third-place match, Nwabali saved two penalties, including one from Mohamed Salah, leading Nigeria to a 4-2 penalty shootout win. While Nigeria lost to Morocco in the semi-final, where Yassine Bounou saved penalties for Morocco, Nwabali's performance in the third-place match highlights his significance as a key player for the Nigerian national team. His penalty-saving abilities were instrumental in securing Nigeria's bronze medal at the tournament.