PORT HARCOURT, the Rivers state capital, In a deeply emotional tribute, Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has announced the funeral arrangements for his late parents, expressing profound grief and heartbreak over their sudden passing.
Taking to social media, the Chippa United shot-stopper poured out his sorrow, revealing the dates for the final rites:
“Come on the 6th and 7th of June 2025,” he wrote, inviting friends, family, and supporters to join him in laying his father and mother to rest.
In a touching message that has since drawn an outpouring of sympathy across the football community and beyond, Nwabali said:
“About time to put my dad and mom to rest. Something I never imagined doing soon at this point of my life. Difficult to believe I will never set my eyes on you again. It’s a different kind of pain I never wish for my enemy. Thank you for everything.”
The double tragedy has sent shockwaves through fans, teammates, and the entire football fraternity, who have rallied around the goalkeeper with messages of condolence and support.
As one of Nigeria’s rising football stars, Nwabali has been instrumental in key national team appearances, making this personal loss all the more heartbreaking for fans who see him as a symbol of national pride.
The funeral ceremonies will be held in Rivers State, where Nwabali hails from. Further details are expected to be released by the family in the coming days.
