Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali agrees contract termination with South African club Chippa United

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, has parted ways with South African club Chippa United, bringing an end to his four-year stay with the club to become a free agent.

Chippa United confirmed Nwabali’s departure in a statement released on Thursday, revealing that the 29-year-old submitted a formal request to leave despite signing a three-year contract extension in 2024. The club stated that it had accepted his request and granted him a release.

The statement read, “We would like to sincerely thank Stanley Nwabali for the years of service, commitment, and professionalism he has shown during his time at Chippa United Football Club, his contribution to the club will always be appreciated, and we wish him success in the next chapter of his career.”

Taking to Instagram to bid farewell, Nwabali wrote, “I leave with a heart full of gratitude… this isn’t just a farewell; it’s an appreciation for every moment you’ve given me.”

Nwabali joined Chippa United from Katsina United in 2022 and went on to make 76 appearances across all competitions, recording 25 clean sheets, and played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s third-place finish at AFCON 2025.