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Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has voiced full confidence in Stanley Nwabali’s ability to succeed regardless of club or country environment, describing him as a highly adaptable and mentally robust shot‑stopper capable of [thriving](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/merchandising-and-branding/victor-boniface-extends-bayer-leverkusen-contract-with-improved-salary/) at the highest level. +
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Shorunmu, who once held Nigeria’s clean-sheet records at AFCON, believes Nwabali has all the qualities required to succeed across different systems and pressures. +
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We agree entirely with Shorunmu’s view Stanley Nwabali is not merely a dependable goalkeeper he is a resilient professional capable of excelling in diverse environments. Breaking Ike Shorunmu’s own AFCON clean-sheet record under shows Nwabali possesses not only talent, but composure him out as someone with innate mental [strength](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/interviews/is-ahmed-musas-unity-cup-call-up-a-game-changer-for-super-eagles/). Peter Rufai, another Nigerian goalkeeping great, also expressed admiration for Nwabali’s assurance and presence. +
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Yet beyond praise lies a concern: Nigeria’s goalkeeping bench lacks genuine challengers. Even with Nwabali in his prime, few local or foreign based [goalkeepers](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/international-nigerian-footballers/karim-adeyemi-shows-love-for-nigeria-despite-representing-germany/) currently match his consistency or experience. +
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If nurtured carefully, Nwabali could become Nigeria’s long-term number one and a sought after asset abroad. His international exposure and adaptability open doors to European leagues or beyond. He is more than a clean-sheet vector he is a leader between the sticks, capable of anchoring teams under pressure. +
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+ Nwabali set a new Nigeria AFCON record with 493 consecutive minutes without conceding, eclipsing Shorunmu’s previous mark of 450. + + Only two Nigerian keepers before him—Best Ogedengbe (1980) and Ike Shorunmu (2002) kept four clean sheets at a single AFCON tournament. Nwabali became the third. + + During Nigeria’s semi-final against South Africa, Nwabali made a dramatic stoppage-time save and later two penalty saves to help secure victory. + + Veteran keeper Peter Rufai praised Nwabali’s mental poise and communication from his first AFCON appearance. + + Despite his prowess, Nwabali faces limited domestic [competition analysts](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/sports-betting/bet9ja/bet9ja-promotion-code/) warn the Super Eagles’ goalkeeping depth remains thin, leaving him largely unchallenged. + + +
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