Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has lost his father.
Nwabali took to Instagram story on Friday to share a post announcing the passing of the father with a tearful emoji.
The Chippa United of South Africa goalkeeper did not disclose the cause of the father’s death, but wrote “Rest in peace dad.”
Nwabali was in goal on Thursday when Benin Republic held Nigeria to a draw in a qualification game for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Eagles had already qualified for the competition heading into Thursday’s match which was played in Ivory Coast, the 1-1 draw means they will finish the group as leaders.