Nigeria Goalkeeper: "We Fought with Everything We Had in a 70,000-Capacity Stadium; After Every Match, There's a Winner and a Learner" - Elbotola
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Nigeria Goalkeeper: "We Fought with Everything We Had in a 70,000-Capacity Stadium; After Every Match, There's a Winner and a Learner"

Nigeria Goalkeeper: "We Fought with Everything We Had in a 70,000-Capacity Stadium; After Every Match, There's a Winner and a Learner"

16 January 2026at09:25

Stanley Nwabali, the Nigerian national team goalkeeper, expressed his pride in his teammates' performance against Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, emphasizing that everyone fought on a 70,000-capacity stadium.

Nwabali posted on his Instagram account, stating: "I know how it feels to give a whole nation a disappointing night. After every game, there are winners and learners. Fans learn, players learn, leaders learn, and we continue to build."

He added: "In a 70,000-capacity stadium, we fought with everything we had. I am proud of this team even in defeat; a bad game doesn't make you a bad player, and the scoreboard doesn't measure your heart. To all Nigerians, we apologize, and thank you for the love and support, we love you."

The Nigerian national team is scheduled to face their Egyptian counterparts tomorrow, Saturday, starting at 5:00 PM (17:00 GMT +1), in the third-place play-off match at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.

What was Stanley Nwabali's message after Nigeria's AFCON semi-final exit?

Stanley Nwabali expressed immense pride in Nigeria's AFCON semi-final effort, acknowledging fan disappointment but highlighting the team's fight and commitment to learning, as detailed in his emotional Instagram post.

When is Nigeria's next match after the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final?

The Nigerian national team is scheduled to face Egypt in the third-place play-off match tomorrow, Saturday, at 5:00 PM (17:00 GMT +1) at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.
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