Stanley Nwabali
Name: Stanley Bobo Nwabali
Born: June 10, 1996, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
Occupation: Professional Footballer (Goalkeeper)
Years Active: 2019–present
Spouse: Nkechi Nwabali (fashion designer and entrepreneur)
Early Life and Education
Stanley Nwabali was born into a Christian family in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He hails from the Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area. His surname, "Nwabali," translates to "Child of the Night" in the Igbo language. Nwabali began his football journey as a striker before transitioning to the goalkeeper position. He completed his secondary education at St. Gregory’s College in Lagos and later earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Lagos in 2018.
Career
Nwabali's professional football career commenced in 2019 with Go Round FC in Omoku, Nigeria. He subsequently played for Enyimba (2020), Lobi Stars, and Katsina United. In 2022, he joined Chippa United, a South African Premier Soccer League club.
Internationally, Nwabali debuted for the Nigerian national team in 2021 during a friendly match against Mexico in Los Angeles. His standout performance came during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, where he was instrumental in Nigeria's progression to the final, notably saving two penalties in the semi-final against South Africa.
