Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Photo: Super Eagles
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was named Man of the Match in Chippa United’s 2026/27 PSL opener against Golden Arrows on Saturday, producing a commanding display on his first competitive appearance in eight months.
According to Fotmob, the 30-year-old finished the goalless draw at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium with a 9.1 rating, the highest of any player on the pitch, after making six saves to preserve a clean sheet for the Chilli Boys.
Nwabali departed Chippa United after Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign in Morocco, with both parties mutually agreeing to terminate his contract.
He was re-signed last month following a difficult personal period that included the public revelation of his internal struggles with mental health after the death of his parents.
