Kaizer Chiefs to open talks with Nigeria star – reports

While Kaizer Chiefs are not anticipated to add players to their squad in this transfer period, Chippa United and Nigeria national team keeper Stanley Nwabili remains a priority for the club, according to sources.

Soccer Laduma have revealed that Kaizer Chiefs might be eager to open talks with the stopper. 

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KAIZER CHIEFS TO OPEN TALKS WITH NIGERIA STAR

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The 27-year-old is enjoying a fantastic Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles, having appeared in all three games as they advanced to the competition’s Last 16 after defeating Guinea-Bissau 1-0 on Monday.

He has given up only one goal as Nigeria won two and drew one of their three games to finish second in Group A, level with Equatorial Guinea on points.

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Nwabili has also been performing regularly for the Chilli Boys this season, which has apparently piqued Amakhosi’s attention.

The 27-year-old goalkeeper has kept seven clean sheets in 15 Premier League games.

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Nwabili won’t have his head turned by rumours.

“Rumours are just rumours,” Nwabili told iDiski Times.

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“I’m not thinking about anything until I see something on my table. I’m focusing on my own club, helping them to be better this season.

“I’m not worried about what’s going on; on social media, I’m just worried about Chippa.”

AFCON IMPRESSION

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Against all odds, Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro chose to start Stanley Nwabili in goal over his favourite pick, Francis Uzoho and that decision had paid off for him.

The tactician’s 25-man team for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast includes goalkeepers Uzoho, Nwabili, and Ojo Olorunleke.

But it was Nwabili who started Nigeria’s first match of the tournament against Equatorial Guinea.

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He went on to play all three group stage matches for Nigeria.