NIGERIA, Dec. 10 -- Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle is preparing to submit Nigeria's final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, but uncertainty surrounds first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who remains sidelined with injuries suffered during the team's failed 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.



The squad must be submitted before tomorrow's CAF deadline, and sources in South Africa say Nwabali's condition remains a major concern.

The Chippa United shot-stopper reportedly requires surgery for both ankle and hand injuries, casting doubt on his availability for the tournament, which begins on December 21.



The News Chronicle understands that Chippa United coach Vusimuzi Vilakazi offered a bleak update, explaining that...