Nigeria's preparations for next month's FIFA World Cup qualifiers may have suffered a major setback following an injury to first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali , Soccernet.ng reports .
The 29-year-old Chippa United shot-stopper, who has established himself as Nigeria's number one since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations , was forced off injured on Tuesday night during a South African Premier Division clash against Richards Bay.
Nwabali lasted just 35 minutes before being stretchered off, raising immediate concerns over his availability for September's crucial fixtures.