Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has disclosed the secret behind Nigeria’s penalty shootout win over South Africa in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Nwabali was at the heart of the semi-final story, where he brilliantly made penalty saves and cost Hugo Broos’ men a place in the final with his performance earning him a Man of the Match award in that game.

In a chat with FARPost, he stated that he has never doubted his ability.

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“When we went to penalty shootouts against South Africa, my coaches said Nigeria were going to win because they know me,” said Nwabali.

“People didn’t know me. Only a few teams in South Africa knew that when you go to penalty shootouts against Stanley, it’s gone.

“You’re finished; just forget about the game.

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