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.
The former Enyimba keeper frustrated Golden Arrows throughout the contest despite the Durban side enjoying the lion’s share of possession and the most shots on goal.
His most
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