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<ul><li>Nwabali was Nigeria's first-choice keeper at Afcon</li><li>He was impressive for the Super Eagles</li><li>Denied Bafana final chance</li></ul>

'Forget going back to Chippa United' - Kaizer Chiefs-linked Nwabali advised against going back to Mzansi after denying Bafana Afcon final slot

South Africa and Nigeria met in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, and after a 1-1 draw in both regulation and extra time, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/nigeria-victor-osimhen-winner-cancelled-out-south-africa-penalty-kelechi-iheanacho-super-eagles-afcon-final/bltb73758f8a8a0cd08" target="_blank">the Super Eagles won the shootout 4-2 to advance</a>.Nwabali was his team's hero after stopping Teboho Mokoena and Evidence Makgopa's penalties to send Bafana Bafana home.

WHAT HAPPENED?

If Bafana could have made it to the final, that would have been their third time in history and a chance to secure the Gold for the first time since 1996.However, after failing to get into the last hurdle, they made use of their podium opportunity to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/beaten-by-haller-beaten-by-williams-nwabali-apologetic-after-nigeria-s-disappointing-and-frustrating-afcon-end/bltdff78cdb01769512" target="_blank">grab a Bronze</a> after winning the third-place battle against DR Congo.Normally, a section of Mzansi was unhappy with Nwabali who plays in the Premier Soccer League but according to Uchegbulam, it seems things have gone overboard.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

"The feelers I’m getting from South Africa regarding Nwabali are not encouraging and I want to advise that he should not go back to Chippa United after the Afcon," the Nigeria football administrator told the <a href="https://thenationonlineng.net/uchegbulam-warns-nwabali-on-chippa-united-return/" target="_blank">Nation Sports</a>."Some would say it was just football but the signals I’m getting from South Africa about Nwabali are not so positive."If possible, he can forget going back to Chippa United and train with any of our top clubs either Enyimba United or Rivers United before he can find a new club."That is my honest advice and I hope he takes it."

WHAT UCHEGBULAM SAID

Nwabali has been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/stanley-nwabali-interest-in-kaizer-chiefs-linked-goalkeeper-confirmed-after-impressive-afcon-2023-performances/bltfb6ffc7713d1d9ab" target="_blank">linked with a move away from the Chilli Boys</a> after his exploits in Ivory Coast where he kept four clean sheets.The 27-year-old might be pondering his future away from the club in the next transfer window. Kaizer Chiefs are among the teams that have been rumoured to be chasing the Nigerian.

WHAT NEXT?

'Forget going back to Chippa United' - Kaizer Chiefs-linked Nwabali advised against going back to Mzansi after denying Bafana Afcon final slot | Goal.com Nigeria

Former Caf Appeal Committee vice president Mazi Amanze Uchegbulam has warned goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali against going back to Chippa United.

&apos;Forget going back to Chippa United&apos; - Kaizer Chiefs-linked Nwabali advised against going back to Mzansi after denying Bafana Afcon final slot

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