{"id":891573,"date":"2026-02-11T03:13:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T09:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/i-am-open-to-any-club-local-or-international-stanley-nwabali-speaks-after-chippa-united-exit\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T03:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T09:13:29","slug":"i-am-open-to-any-club-local-or-international-stanley-nwabali-speaks-after-chippa-united-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/i-am-open-to-any-club-local-or-international-stanley-nwabali-speaks-after-chippa-united-exit\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I am open to any club, local or international\u2019 \u2013 Stanley Nwabali speaks after Chippa United exit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Stanley Nwabali. Copyright: Imago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Super Eagles<\/a> goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has confirmed he is open to joining any club, either in South Africa or abroad, following his departure from Chippa United, Soccernet.ng reports. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The former Katsina United goalkeeper said he has placed no restrictions on his next move as he begins life as a free agent.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old admitted that, despite speculation linking him with several clubs across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, he is yet to receive any concrete offers.<\/p>\n

Nwabali stressed that he remains focused on finding the right sporting project rather than rushing into a decision.<\/p>\n

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Stanley Nwabali during AFCON third place match between Egypt and Nigeria. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi\/IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cI can play anywhere I want to play, there is no restriction,\u201d Nwabali said on Sports Nights Amplified With Andile Ncube<\/a>. \u201cI am open to any club, local or international.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Kaizer Chiefs have been mentioned as a possible local destination in South Africa. Outside the country, the Nigerian goalkeeper has also been linked with Moroccan side Raja Club Athletic, Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq, and English Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Stanley Bobo Nwabali looks on during the Africa Cup Of Nations match between Mozambique and Nigeria. Photo by Thor Wegner\/DeFodi ImagesxImago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While a move within Africa would still offer competitive football, a switch to QPR would represent the highest level among the reported suitors and could provide Nwabali with an opportunity to test himself in European football.<\/p>\n

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Despite the growing list of clubs linked with him, Nwabali revealed that no official approaches have been made so far.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere are no calls yet. The only calls are from my family and friends and people who are shocked at the news,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Stanley Nwabali during AFCON qualifier match between Nigeria and Libya. Photo by Victor Ihechi\/Imago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The former Chippa United shot-stopper is now expected to carefully weigh his options in the coming weeks as he looks to secure a new club to keep fit ahead of the Super Eagles’ 2026 matches.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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