The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has commiserated with Super Eagles’ number one goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, following the demise of his father on Friday.
The South Africa-based player announced the sad news of his father’s demise on his Instagram page on Friday morning.
A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications on Friday quoted the General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi as saying that the NFF were shocked and saddened about the incident.
Sanusi noted that the sad news was coming a day after the player featured in the match that won Nigeria the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ticket.
He said that the news made for a day of low morale as the team flew from Abidjan to Uyo.
“The death of a parent is always a thing of deep sorrow and sadness. However, we want Stanley to take heart in the fruitful and fulfilled life that his father lived.
“We pray that the Almighty will grant him eternal rest, and also grant Stanley and other members of the family the fortitude to bear the big loss,” he said.