2026 WCQ: Chelle defends Nwabali regardless of goalkeeper’s criticism

Tremendous Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has defended goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, DAILY POST reviews.

Nwabali had come beneath widespread criticism following his latest erratic efficiency for the Tremendous Eagles.

The Chippa United shot stopper put up a poor show in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday 9 encounter towards Lesotho.

The 29-year-old has additionally had bust-ups along with his teammates because of his errors.

Regardless of requires Nwabali to be dropped, Chelle jumped to his defence.

“No person is aware of what I ask of my gamers. Typically they make errors, which is regular. Possibly I informed Nwabali to be sturdy. I don’t desire a good man in my staff,” Chelle stated in an unique interview with Tremendous Eagles legend, Segun Odegbami on Eagle FM.

“I performed with a goalkeeper throughout my lively days, a Serbian goalkeeper. This man was loopy on the pitch, as a result of he was loopy, we the defenders have been additionally loopy too.

“I desire a participant with prime character. I do know that typically he must calm down, the truth is that Stanley provides every thing on the pitch for the staff, and the nation.”