{"id":1579,"date":"2025-10-23T14:01:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T14:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=1579"},"modified":"2025-10-23T14:01:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T14:01:27","slug":"nwabali-posts-cryptic-message-amid-eagles-controversy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=1579","title":{"rendered":"Nwabali posts cryptic message amid Eagles controversy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Super Eagles<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has posted a cryptic message on Instagram days after tense on-field clashes with teammates during Nigeria\u2019s 4-0 win over Benin Republic as Maduka Okoye returns from his two-month suspension, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chippa United stopper wrote on his Instagram story on Friday, \u201cI never fake care anyone. What I give, I give from my heart. Choose a good heart. People change so fast\u2026King VO9.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ayra Starr - Goodbye (Warm Up) ft. Asake (Official Music Video)\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/22PZkwJpu9k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The post comes just days after Nwabali was involved in flash incidents with his own teammates during the World Cup qualifier in Uyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, he pushed Wilfred Ndidi, who tried to calm him down after he confronted a Benin player. At half-time, as the players trudged off the pitch, he was seen arguing with Calvin Bassey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick as the three-time African champions secured their place in the continental playoffs, but there were criticisms aimed at Nwabali and some of his antics, especially after his mistakes in a 2-1 win over Lesotho last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While a lot of observers called for Nwabali to be dropped, head coach Eric Chelle kept faith with him for the Benin game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goalkeeper\u2019s cryptic message has sparked speculation about possible tensions within the squad, though the reference to \u201cKing VO9\u201d suggests the post may have been supportive of Osimhen rather than critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nwabali has faced scrutiny in recent months, with his form becoming increasingly erratic. Flashes of his AFCON-era composure have been replaced by inconsistency and avoidable confrontations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His judgment in high-pressure moments has often been questioned, and several on-field outbursts have only added to concerns about his temperament, though referees\u2019 leniency has spared him disciplinary action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 28-year-old tragically lost both parents within a two-month span earlier this year, and he may still be dealing with the emotional toll of those losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Okoye is poised to make his long-awaited return to the Udinese squad after serving a two-month suspension for betting-related offences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The D\u00fcsseldorf-born goalkeeper, who had established himself as a reliable figure in Friuli before his ban, is now being backed to bounce back stronger as the Serie A side resume domestic duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okoye\u2019s return to club action inevitably raises questions about Nigeria\u2019s goalkeeping situation ahead of the crucial World Cup playoff matches in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 25-year-old could offer a calming presence that the Super Eagles have lacked in recent outings. His display against Russia in June, in what was a very intimidating atmosphere inside the Luzhniki Stadium, was a testament to his ability under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Nigeria can ill afford disruption ahead of November\u2019s World Cup playoff semi-final against Gabon. Any shift in the goalkeeping hierarchy would risk unsettling a squad already chasing stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more logical window for such a reassessment would be December\u2019s pre-AFCON camp, when Chelle and his staff will have ample time to evaluate both men closely before making a definitive call. <a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/nwabali-posts-cryptic-message-amid-eagles-controversy\/\">(Punch)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Super Eagles\u00a0goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has posted a cryptic message on Instagram days after tense on-field clashes with teammates during Nigeria\u2019s 4-0 win over Benin Republic as Maduka Okoye returns from his two-month suspension, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Chippa United stopper wrote on his Instagram story on Friday, \u201cI never fake care anyone. 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