AFCON 2023: Peseiro Optimistic about Nwabali's fitness for quarter-final clash against Angola
Jose Peseiro, the head coach of the Super Eagles, expresses optimism regarding Stanley Nwabali's fitness for the team'sNigeriasoccernet.com reports.-final showdown with Angola, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Nwabali, facing uncertainty after sustaining an injury in Nigeria's Round of 16 victory against Cameroon, was absent from the team's training session at the Police College, Cocody on Monday night.
Peseiro informed reporters, "He (Nwabali) is here with us, and we are hoping he will be available for the game against Angola."
The former Wikki Tourist shoot stopper is set for another test on Wednesday, with the outcome determining his participation in the crucial match scheduled at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, on Friday.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun