According to a report by Daily Post on Thursday June 25, 2026, William Troost-Ekong has shed light on why Stanley Nwabali has lost his place as Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper under national team head coach Eric Chelle, linking the situation to the shot-stopper’s recent club instability.
Nwabali, who previously established himself as Nigeria’s number one goalkeeper, has not been called up to the Super Eagles in recent squad selections following the termination of his contract with Chippa United. His absence has opened the door for other goalkeepers, including Maduka Okoye, who has featured in recent matches under Chelle.
Speaking on the situation, Troost-Ekong suggested that the key issue was not necessarily form but a career decision that affected Nwabali’s stability and visibility at club level......>>
