Nwabali salutes Super Eagles squad after first clean sheet

The Chippa United goalkeeper has credited his star-studded team and defense after an emphatic 4-0 victory over Mozambique in Fes last night.

The Super Eagles are now through to the quarterfinals after seeing off COSAFA’s last hope in this tournament. 

Nigeria have now scored 12 goals in just four matches in this tournament, and with their potent attack, led by Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams now also in the mix, they are growing stronger.

Nwabali says the most important thing is that they continue to improve...

"We have tried to improve as the tournament has gone on, and the best part of it is that we are trying to get better. Everywhere you look you can see the improvements."

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As the Super Eagles await their quarterfinal opponents — to be decided in the clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo tonight — Nwabali is looking to relax and enjoy the extra day off before they proceed to Marrakech, where they will play this coming weekend’s game...

One of the players, who has been key in the Super Eagles’ defence in the last 36 months and has grown together with Nwabali in this national team, is Fulham centre-back Calvin Bassey. He’s got good things to say about Nwabali’s contribution to this team.

"I mean of course he is a great goalkeeper, you saw how he made his name in the last AFCON, and although he didn't have to make a save today, every time he is called upon he produces the goods."

Meanwhile, Nwabali has also welcomed the return of Sinoxolo Kwayiba to the Chilli Boys after it was confirmed by Orlando Pirates that he’s back in Gqeberha permanently. Nwabali says Kwayiba should see this as yet another chance to make his mark at the highest level and not be despondent...