Stanley Nwabali is delighted to make his competitive debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports.

The Chippa United goalkeeper featured in Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.

The 27-year-old was preferred in goal to former first choice, Francis Uzoho.

Nwabali’s previous two appearances came in the friendlies against Mexico and Guinea.

The encounter at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw.

“It’s a thing of joy to me; it’s like something l didn’t believe is going to come,” Nwabali told reporters.

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