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Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has given an update about first choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali ahead of Angola clash.
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Peseiro gives Update about Nwabali
There has been several speculations regarding Stanley Nwabali’s availability for the Super Eagles crunch encounter Angola.
However, while speaking at a press conference ahead of the Nigeria’s game on Friday, Portuguese tactician Jose Peseiro answered questions regarding Nwabali’s chances of being in goal for Nigeria.
Jose Peseiro disclosed that Nwabali will still undergo another test to confirm his availability on Friday.
He said,
“We have to wait for a late fitness test today, if he is not ready, I have other goalkeepers Uzoho and Ojo, who I have believe and trust their abilities, if Nwabali is not fit, I trust Uzoho.”
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