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<br>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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<br>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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<br>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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<br>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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<br>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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