- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has donated N20M to assist Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in the burial arrangements for his late parents.
- Nwabali, a footballer, recently experienced the loss of his father and mother, leading to a period of deep mourning.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended financial and emotional support to Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, donating ₦20 million to assist with the burial expenses of his late parents.
Nwabali, who recently suffered the devastating loss of both parents within a short span, has been granted compassionate leave and excused from the national team’s trip to Russia to mourn and make necessary burial arrangements.
The NFF had previously sent condolences following the passing of his father. Upon learning of his mother’s death just months later, the federation again reached out with heartfelt sympathy. NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi acknowledged the emotional toll of such a loss and urged Nwabali to remain strong through this difficult time.
Football photographer and insider @PoojaMedia shared the news via X (formerly Twitter), stating:
“NFF has supported Super Eagles GK, Stanley Nwabali with N20m for his parents’ burial ceremony. He was excused for the Russia trip because of this.”
The gesture from the NFF has been widely applauded as a sign of solidarity and compassion towards one of Nigeria’s top football talents during a deeply painful chapter of his life.
