By Olaitan Ibrahim
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has lost his mother.
The South Africa-based goalkeeper shared the heartbreaking news via X on Wednesday.
“Rip mom, worst year of my life already,” the goalkeeper posted with tears and heartbreak emoji on New Year’s Day.
“A very very crazy world indeed,” he posted before sharing the news.
Nwabali’s mother’s demise comes barely two months after he lost his father.
His father’s passing was announced in November, a few hours after the goalkeeper was in goal for the Super Eagles in their 1-1 draw against the Benin Republic during their penultimate 2025 AFCON qualification match.
Although he did not disclose the cause of his mother’s death, it must have come as a rude shock to him, having shared a 2024 recap video in the wee hours of New Year’s Day.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he wrote.