Stanley Bobbi ‘Bobo’ Nwabali was born in Rivers State on 10 June 1996 into an Igbo Christian family who hails from Imo, a state in the southeast region of Nigeria and grew up in Port Harcourt.
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Nwabali is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Premier Soccer League club Chippa United in South Africa and the Nigeria national team.
He considers German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer as his role model. His last name Nwabali, means “Child of the Night” in the Igbo language.
| Real name | Stanley Bobbi ‘Bobo’ Nwabali |
| known as | Stanley Nwabali |
| Date of birth | 10 June 1996 |
| Country of Origin | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Source of Wealth | Sportsperson |
| Net worth | Unknown |
In December 2023, Nwabali was called up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosted in Ivory Coast. He was named Man of the Match in the semi-final encounter against South Africa, as he saved two penalties in a 4–2 victory during the shootouts following a 1–1 draw, which qualified his country to the final.
Stanley Nwabali Career
Stanly came into the spotlight in 2020 by signing with Enyimba, Enyimba is one of the most popular football clubs in Nigeria based in the city of Aba, Abia State which plays in the Nigerian Professional Football League.
Stanley Nwabili also made history by getting his first cap for the Nigerian national team playing a friendly against Mexico in the United States.
In December 2023, Nwabali received a call-up to represent his country in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which was hosted in Ivory Coast. During the semi-final match against South Africa, he was named the Man of the Match after saving two penalties in a 4-2 victory that followed a 1-1 draw, securing his country’s qualification to the final.
Stanley Nwabali has progressed from a relatively unnoticed player to Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023). Nwabali was originally scouted by Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro last year, and he was named to the Portuguese coach’s provisional squad for AFCON 2023.
Stanley Nwabali Current Club
Nwabili made his first signing in 2019 when he joined Go Round FC as a striker. Later, he moved to Enyimba in 2020, followed by Lobi Stars and Katsina United. In 2022, he got his biggest opportunity to sign with Chippa United.
Stanley Nwabali Cars
Luxury lifestyles and expensive cars have become well-known habits of many wealthy men, especially those in the media, and Stanley Nwabali is no exception. He has been spotted several times standing next to or taking pictures with exotic cars.
Stanley Nwabali Net Worth
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has become a notable player in the football market, with his value rising significantly. According to Transfer Market, his worth has increased to 250,000 Euros, should he decide to leave Chippa United after the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). This is a significant improvement from when Nwabali first joined the team, where he was worth only 30,000 Euros (N29 million), as reported in earlier news. The ongoing AFCON tournament has played a crucial role in elevating his value.
According to reports, Stanley Nwabali has an estimated net worth of $200,000 in 2024
