AFCON: Fubara Hails Nwabali’s Heroic Saves, As Kefas Lauds Super Eagles’ Performance

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has hailed the heroic performance of the state-born Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali.
Before Wednesday’s semi-finals clash with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, the Super Eagles had conceded only a goal under Nwabali’s watch as goalkeeper.
Mentored by Go-Round FC of Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nwabali is the Number 1 goalie of Chippa United FC of South Africa, where he plays international football.
In a terse statement he personally signed shortly after watching Nigeria defeat South Africa in the semi-final thriller in Bouake, Fubara said: “Stanley Nwabali’s dexterity and determination in the ongoing AFCON tournament embody the spirit of every Rivers youth.
“His remarkable saves inspire us all.
“Congratulations to Nwabali and the entire Super Eagles team on the victories so far.
“We believe in your abilities and wish you triumph in the finals.
“Keep shining, knowing you carry the hopes of a proud nation and embody the resilience and aspirations of our youths.
“We stand with you as you bring dignity to make us proud.”
Similarly, Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has commended the nation’s team at the AFCON, the Super Eagles, on making the finals at the contest.
Kefas, in a short statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communications, Emmanuel Bello, said the win over South Africa, on Wednesday was yet again a demonstration of the expertise of the team.
He lauded team members’ dedication to planning and their skills that improve “match after match”.
Kefas urged the Super Eagles to go all the way and win the contest, stressing that the nation is behind them in the quest.
He noted further that sports have become a veritable tool for integration and national cohesion.
Accordingly, Kefas, noted that his administration was committed to sports development in the state as a vehicle to meaningfully engage the youths and tap into their potential.