Stanley Nwabali: How Chippa United Goalkeeper's Crucial Save Sent Nigeria into AFCON Semi Final

• Nigeria are through to the semi-final of AFCON 2023
• Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was in great form again
• Ademola Lookman netted the winner against Angola

Stanley Nwabali shook off an injury scare to inspire Nigeria into the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations with another stellar performance for the Super Eagles.

Nwabali kept another clean sheet as the three-time champions defeated Angola to reach the last four of the tournament in Cote d'Ivoire.

Atalanta star Ademola Lookman netted the winner in the first half after connecting to a cross from Moses Simon in the 41st minute.

However, things would have been different had it not been for a crucial save from Chippa United goalkeeper Nwabali in the fourth minute.

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In a video shared on social media, the in-form shot-stopper denied Angola's Mabululu, stopping the Palancas Negras from taking an early lead.

Fans took to social media to praise the goalkeeper:

@FirstDoctor wrote:

Nwabali is a super world-class goalkeeper, like this post if you agree with me..!!

@omojuwa added:

The first Nigerian goalkeeper to keep 4 consecutive clean sheets at an AFCON tournament. Stanley Nwabali

@garyalsmith posted:

Stanley Nwabali leads Nigeria to 4 clean sheets in 5 games. Biggest asset over all the backup keepers is his calm and composure. Francis Uzoho and Maduka Okoye, who have jittery tendencies, will struggle to get a sniff at the slot if he keeps this form.

@theoladeledada added:

The first Nigerian goalkeeper to keep 4 consecutive clean sheets at an AFCON tournament, Stanley Nwabali

@TheMahleek also wrote:

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Conceded one goal so far in the AFCON. NWABALI. THE SAFE HANDS

The Super Eagles will next face the winner of the match between Cape Verde and South Africa.

Nwabali stars as Nigeria beat Angola

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that The Super Eagles of Nigeria continued their good run at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as they defeated Angola in the quarter-final to book a place in the last four.

Ademola Lookman's first-half goal sealed a deserved victory for the Super Eagles against the Palancas Negras at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny.

Both started the game brightly, but the Black Antelopes got the first shot on target in the fourth minute with Mabululu's effort saved by Stanley Nwabili.