Former Super Eagles international, Idah Peterside, revealed that the Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, has reportedly received threats from South African fans following his standout performance against their country at the AFCON semi final.
Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, Peterside stated that some fans have warned Nwabali not to go back to Chippa United in South Africa after the AFCON tournament.
Nwabali proved his ability during the semi-final clash against Bafana Bafana, making crucial saves during regulation time and preventing two goals during the penalties shootout.
While the threat has not been reported, it’s believed that some South Africans are displeased with Nwabali’s role in preventing their team from reaching the finals.
Peterside said: “The biggest problem we have had is that we have gotten some messages where people have sent messages to the goalkeeper threatening him. I hear some people are telling him not to come back to South Africa since you didn’t want us to score. We have not heard of any violence. but just threats. They have been threatening him and threatening some people.”