As the Super Eagles prepare to face South Africa in a must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier Tuesday in Bloemfontein, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has come under serious threat from Bafana Bafana fans who have promised to harm him should he deny them of the chance of qualifying for the Mundial.
South Africa are currently on top of Group C with 16 points against Nigeria’s 10 points that confined them to third place behind Benin Republic.
A win for Bafana Bafana will put them closer to qualification while a loss to the Super Eagles will reduce their lead to three points and put their qualification under threat considering that the World football governing body FIFA might later deduct three points from them for fielding an ineligible player in their game against Lesotho.
Some of the Nigerian delegation who spoke to our correspondent on phone said that the South African fans were openly threatening Nwabali who keeps for Chippa United in their country’s top tier League.
“The threat by the South Africans is serious. They have been threatening him through text messages and openly that he should choose between his life and helping Nigeria beat South Africa in today’s encounter.
“The South African fans are saying that he cannot be plying his trade in their country and help Nigeria deny them of World Cup qualification.
