Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s availability for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff final against DR Congo remains in question following an injury sustained late in the 4-1 win over Gabon. The South Africa-based shot-stopper, who courageously finished the previous match despite pain, managed only partial training on Friday while backups Maduka Okoye and Amas Obasogie completed their full drills.
Manager Eric Chelle is now awaiting the final medical assessment before he can confirm if Nwabali will be fit to start in the critical match against the Leopards, which is set to take place in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday.