Idah Peterside, former Super Eagles goalkeeper has urged Stanley Nwabali, the Nigeria’s first-choice shot stopper, to consider a temporary return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) by joining Rivers United amid uncertainty over his club future.
The former Chippa United’s goalstopper, Nwabali is currently without a club after ending his stay with the South African side earlier this month. The 29-year-old goalkeeper formally requested to leave the Eastern Cape–based club, a request that was granted.
Chippa United confirmed Nwabali’s departure, Chippa United said: “Chippa United Football Club confirms that Stanley Nwabali has formally submitted a request to depart club. After careful consideration, the club has agreed to grant his release.”
The South African club added: “We would like to sincerely thank Stanley Nwabali for the years of service, commitment, and professionalism he has shown during his time at Chippa United Football Club. His contribution to the club will always be appreciated.”
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With the Rivers born goalkeeper now a free agent, speculation has intensified over his next destination. And of course diverse reports have linked him with clubs in South Africa, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and England, but the player has insisted he is in no rush to make a decision.
In his recently interview on the Sports Nights Amplified with Andile Ncube podcast, Nwabali said: “I can play anywhere I want to play; there is no restriction. I am open to any club, local or international.”
The 29-year old has also downplayed the rumours, Linking him to clubs stating: “There are no calls yet. The only calls are from my family and friends and people who are shocked at the news.”
It was against this backdrop that the former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Perterside made a public appeal on Facebook, calling on Nwabali to temporarily pitch his tent with Rivers United.
“Nwabali come to rivers united and helps our team until you have another team. we need help,” Idah wrote.
